Eyelids swollen shut 3 days after facial fat grafting - should I be worried?

June 3, 2016
Asked By:Xien in Chicago, IL

I had full facial grafting (forehead, temples, nasolabial folds, cheeks, chin, lips, ) 3 days ago. Also had subcision for acne scars and Fractional CO2 laser on same day. Slept on my right side and my right eye became puffy the next day. By 3rd day both eyes are so puffy its hard to open them. But no pain or itch. The skin on the eyelids appear slightly red. It occurred gradually so doesn't look like drug allergy. Is this normal?

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