8 weeks post op lower eyelid surgery. Why is there still swelling? (photo)

Hi Juniebug, Sorry to hear of your concerns.  But let me reassure you that it is too soon too tell and you need to let the healing take place. Swelling of the lower eyelids can sometimes cause some retraction.  Follow closely with your surgeon to see if he/she recommends taping the lid...

This is Post Upper Blepharoplasty Syndrome (PUBS). This includes a high upper eyelid crease, upper eyelid ptosis, lash ptosis and a compensatory eyebrow elevation. This type of result is all too common. This is caused because most surgeons misunderstand the purpose of upper eyelid blepharoplasty...

Dark under eye circles can make you look tired and older than you are. I would use a combination protocol that includes topical Melarase creams first, followed by a combination of injectable fillers, fractional laser, and RF to blend out the eyelid hollowness and tighten the skin.  Recommended ...

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...

You have a combination of motor nerve injury of the lower eyelid due to the skin incision used to perform your lower eyelid surgery and a dense scar adhesion that has formed between the elements of the lateral lower eyelid and the orbital rim.  Standard lateral canthal reconstruction uses ...

Thank you for your question. Eyelid surgery is permanent. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine your candidacy and to discuss your goals. Best wishes,