9 weeks post upper/lower blepharoplasty and I still have severe chemosis on one eye. Will this heal and how long will it take?

March 27, 2009
Asked By:Annouscka in UK

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty, and I still have severe chemosis on one eye after 9 weeks. I am using tear drops and a lubricant, and I'm also taking antibiotics. Will this heal, and how long will it take? I'm very depressed.

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