I had a lower bleph 2 1/2 weeks ago. As acute swelling died down, I noticed I now have direct bulges under my eyelid incisions. I know I am early in the recovery but is it possible to tell if this is swelling that will disappear in time or a part of my anatomy? Left bulge is more prominent & soft to the touch,leads to believe its swelling. Would swelling stay this high in the eyes? Its irritating that I had this to remove one problem and am now left with these bulges. Something to worry about?
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April 6, 2011
Answer: Normal postoperative edema
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A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Thank you so much for voicing out your concern. This could be helpful for other people who are in the same shoes. After undergoing blepharoplasty, one of the possible after effects of surgery would include possible swelling, bruising, as well as redness. However, you do not need to panic about...
Most patients have some issues with dry eye after any eyelid surgery. The glands that make our tears are located in the eyelid, and the inflammation of the surgery can alter the production of tears. For that reason we recommend using an artificial tear at least 4 times a day.We lubricate the c...
This is a great question! You will likely find a wide range of answers to this question and the biggest reason is there is not a significant amount of evidence that would dictate an exact recommendation for ice vs warm packs. In general, ice is best for the first several days to a week after...