Lower Transjunctival Blepharoplasty and Fat Transfer - How Long Will my Cheeks Be Hard and Swollen?

December 27, 2010
Asked By:NewMeNJ in North, NJ

Each day i am liking the results more and more except when i see my side profile and look like a chipmunk. I know i'm only 7 days out and i don't have much bruising, but i can feel hardness in my cheeks and i was wondering if that hardness is swelling? And how long does it usually last? The doctor said 7-10 days before i return to work, but i am wondering if by next week i will notice a decrease in my cheeks? i thought subtle mean 'not obvious'? Am i just being paranoid?

Answers (7)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
January 29, 2021

Answer: Swelling after fat transfer and blepharoplasty

1 person found this helpful
Carey Nease, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
January 29, 2021

Answer: Swelling after fat transfer and blepharoplasty

1 person found this helpful
Carey Nease, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
October 21, 2018

Answer: Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty and Fat Grafting Recovery

1 person found this helpful
Kevin Sadati, DOFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Book a virtual consultation
October 21, 2018

Answer: Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty and Fat Grafting Recovery

1 person found this helpful
Kevin Sadati, DOFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Book a virtual consultation
December 28, 2010

Answer: Cheeks Hard and Swollen One Week After Trans-conjunctival Blepharoplasty and Fat Transfer

Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
December 28, 2010

Answer: Cheeks Hard and Swollen One Week After Trans-conjunctival Blepharoplasty and Fat Transfer

Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU

Recommended reading

Eyelid Surgery

Everything you need to know about Eyelid Surgery

  • 92% worth it
  • 6.4k reviews
  • Avg cost: $4,950
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
ADVERTISEMENT
July 18, 2014

Answer: Blepharoplasty: Fat Transfer

James M. Ridgway, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
July 18, 2014

Answer: Blepharoplasty: Fat Transfer

James M. Ridgway, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
December 28, 2010

Answer: Recovery after lower lid blepharoplasty

P. Daniel Ward, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
December 28, 2010

Answer: Recovery after lower lid blepharoplasty

P. Daniel Ward, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation