Bulge Directly Under Eyelids After Lower Bleph. Residual Swelling?

April 4, 2011
Asked By:Rookshire in Frisco, TX

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
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April 6, 2011

Answer: Normal postoperative edema

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A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 6, 2011

Answer: Edema. Swelling. It changes almost daily soon after blepharoplasty.

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Ritu Chopra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 6, 2011

Answer: Edema. Swelling. It changes almost daily soon after blepharoplasty.

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Ritu Chopra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 5, 2011

Answer: Much to early to be concerned

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David J. Levens, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 5, 2011

Answer: Much to early to be concerned

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David J. Levens, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 5, 2011

Answer: It is entirely normal to have swelling and even bruising at this point.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 5, 2011

Answer: It is entirely normal to have swelling and even bruising at this point.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 5, 2011

Answer: Postoperative Swelling After Belpharoplasty

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 5, 2011

Answer: Postoperative Swelling After Belpharoplasty

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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