This photo is 6 weeks post op. I'm concerned that the lacrimal gland was not actually repositioned as intended. It was supposed to be sutured behind the brow bone, but I can clearly see and feel the gland through my eyelid. Is this a failed surgery?
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You have post operative swelling. The alcohol and smoking are not helping your situation. Also spring allergies may be contributing to the problem. Elevation of the head and cool compresses will help. You have not ruined your surgery. Follow up with your surgeon....
First, you are much too young to be considering surgery at this point. You have a combination of two factors causing the discoloration below your eyes. The first is your natural somewhat olive skin tone and the second is the visibility of blood vessels just beneath the thin skin of...
