Eyelids swollen and a bulge on the side - Can it be corrected? (Photos)

May 28, 2025
Asked By:Miaieh in Texas in Dallas, Texas

In 2021 I noticed that I had two bulge at the side of my eyelids, saw a oculoplastic surgeon. I had a lacrimal gland prolapse from rubbing too frequently the skin also stretched. She recommended lacrimal gland correction, also eyelid surgery to take off excess skin. I had surgery in 2023, but now 2025 I wake up every morning with eyelids swollen and a bulge on the side. What can be the problem? No Thyroid issue. Did she not take off enough skin? Can it be water retention?

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Answer: Eyelid Surgery Options

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Answer: Revision of blepharoplasty

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