Blepharoplasty: What is Normal Swelling and Recovery in the Are Where Medial Fat is Removed?

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What is normal swelling and recovery in the are where medial fat is removed? I just had upper eyelid surgery 2 weeks ago. I still see puffiness where the medial fat was removed in my left eye. This was one of the primary reasons I had the surgery.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Asymmetric swelling is fairly common at 2 weeks.  At 6 weeks you will have a better idea of the result.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Healing is very unpredictable event. Generally after blepharoplasty a eek should be enough, but I have seen swelling lasts months. Best to discuss with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is common to have swelling after a blepharoplasty that could last several months.  Most swelling will go down after 3 weeks.

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