Chemosis on Right Eye Causing Asymmetrical Eyes Will Get Better? (photo)

May 15, 2012
Asked By:maran in Los Angeles, California

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...

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February 26, 2013

Answer: Chemosis after blepharoplasty

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May 23, 2012

Answer: Chemosis is common

Thomas Buonassisi, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 23, 2012

Answer: Chemosis is common

Thomas Buonassisi, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 21, 2012

Answer: Chemosis after blepharoplasty

James F. Boynton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 21, 2012

Answer: Chemosis after blepharoplasty

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May 17, 2012

Answer: I recommend that you see your surgeon.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 17, 2012

Answer: I recommend that you see your surgeon.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 16, 2012

Answer: Chemosis after blepharoplasty.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 16, 2012

Answer: Chemosis after blepharoplasty.

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