Is it normal to develop swelling around the eyes and nose after the removal of the bony lump from my forehead after 3 days?

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I have just had a bony bump . They referred to it as excision exostosis. After 24 hours the forehead began to swell, then the nose and now my eyes as well have become very puffy. Below the eyes it shoes huge bags. What can be done? the stitches have not been removed yet.om my forehead removed

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hello, It is very common to develop swelling after bony procedure its a periosteal reaction. The swelling seems to be more pronounced where the skin is lax especially around eyes. Also due to gravity forehead swelling  tends sink downwards.. Do not worry it will resolve within a week time.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to develop swelling around the eyes and nose after surgery to the forehead, including removing a bony lump.  Swelling tends to follow gravity, so swelling on the forehead will frequently track downward to the nose and eyes.  The swelling will resolve over time.

Angelina Postoev, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,Yes, it is normal that some people will develop swelling after operation on the forehead. It may take 3-7 days to go away.

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