What is This Clear Jelly-like Mucous in my Eye After a Lower Bleph 7 Days Ago? Should I Be Concern? (photo)

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

What you are describing is called chemosis, which is swelling/fluid underneath the conjunctiva, which is the covering of the eyeball.  It is common after any eyelid but usually it is mild.  You should your surgeon or an ophthalmologist or oculoplastic surgeon.  There are things that you may need to do to improve the situation.  Rarely, the problem does not go away easily and other surgical manuevers may be necessary but don't worry about that at this time.

Jamil Asaria, MD · Answer

From that photo seven days after your lower eyelid surgery, it appears that you have a bit of swelling of the conjunctiva (the outer lining of the eye). We call this swelling "chemosis". It will usually resolve with a little bit of time, and sometimes some steroid drops to the eyes will help it to go down faster.

	I would certainly recommend that you speak to your surgeon about it, but expect that there will be no longterm impact on the outcome of your blepharoplasty. 

	Jamil Asaria, MD

	FACE Cosmetic Surgery

	Toronto, Canada

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

Tithe condition is called chemosis and in almost all cases resolves with time and lubrications such as artificial tears.   I would schedule a follow up with your surgeon over the next few weeks

Steven M. Lynch, MD · Answer

Hi....This is a minor blip in your recovery even though it seems horrible to you.  Chemosis is a collection of fluid under the mucous membrane covering the eyes and this can sometimes be much more than you are having now.  Steroidal drops or lubricants can hasten the absorption of the fluid and all will be fine.  Having said this, it is always recommended that you present this to your surgeon and make sure that he/she is comfortable with the approach to the issue.

Jeffrey Schiller, MD · Answer

Do not worry, that is swelling of the lining of the eye (the conjunctiva) and it will go away soon. Sometimes steroid eyedrops can help it. There may also be some bleeding  there which could spread and make the white part of they eye look red for a while. That will go away too.

What is This Clear Jelly-like Mucous in my Eye After a Lower Bleph 7 Days Ago? Should I Be Concern? (photo)

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Answer: Swelling of mucous membranes after lower lid blepharoplasty

Answer: Swelling of mucous membranes after lower lid blepharoplasty

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What is This Clear Jelly-like Mucous in my Eye After a Lower Bleph 7 Days Ago? Should I Be Concern? (photo)

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Answer: Swelling of mucous membranes after lower lid blepharoplasty

Answer: Swelling of mucous membranes after lower lid blepharoplasty

Answer: Chemosis will go away

Answer: Chemosis will go away

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