I had lower eyelid transconjuctival blepharoplasty only 11 days ago & got chemosis on my right eye. Its coming along well (esp, considering how gnarly it was) but I'm worrying because it looks small, "pushed up" & I get [RS bleep]-eyed when I turn my eye harshly. I pull down on my face and make the right eye the same size as my other eye & can see that the flesh underneath is still not quite where it should be. Will this go down eventually? I'm worried that it is "scarring into place" as it were...
May 17, 2012
Answer: I recommend that you see your surgeon.
Unfortunately if your surgeon is not also a board certified ophthalmologist who is fellowship trained in oculoplastic surgery then they lack the training, skill, experience, and even proper equipment to examine the chemosis. Chemosis is a medical term that means swelling of the white of the eye. Just as your eyelids are swollen, the conjunctiva is swollen. Healing time will resolve this provided you are not having trouble closing the eye. The best treatment is vigorous lubrication with ophthalmic drops and ointment rather than steroid or antibiotic drops. If these simple measures don't work there are other options but at this point you should be managed by an oculoplastic surgeon or an ophthalmologist. Please start with your surgeon and see what they recommend. This will resolve but proper management helps it resolve sooner.
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May 17, 2012
Answer: I recommend that you see your surgeon.
Unfortunately if your surgeon is not also a board certified ophthalmologist who is fellowship trained in oculoplastic surgery then they lack the training, skill, experience, and even proper equipment to examine the chemosis. Chemosis is a medical term that means swelling of the white of the eye. Just as your eyelids are swollen, the conjunctiva is swollen. Healing time will resolve this provided you are not having trouble closing the eye. The best treatment is vigorous lubrication with ophthalmic drops and ointment rather than steroid or antibiotic drops. If these simple measures don't work there are other options but at this point you should be managed by an oculoplastic surgeon or an ophthalmologist. Please start with your surgeon and see what they recommend. This will resolve but proper management helps it resolve sooner.
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May 16, 2012
Answer: Chemosis after blepharoplasty.
Chemosis after blepharoplasty, especially after transconjunctival approach is not uncommon. You should get steroid eyedrops from your surgeon. It will go away but can be stubborn.
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May 16, 2012
Answer: Chemosis after blepharoplasty.
Chemosis after blepharoplasty, especially after transconjunctival approach is not uncommon. You should get steroid eyedrops from your surgeon. It will go away but can be stubborn.
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