I had a lower eyelid surgery 5 weeks ago and my eyelids are still very pulled down and swollen. I am really worried. (photos)

September 27, 2016
Asked By:S L in Egypt, EG

I am 64 years old and The procedure consisted in repositioning the fat under my eyes. My eyelids are still very pulled down and swollen. I am really worried as I do not feel any improvement.I went to the ophthalmologist who said I had an inflammation and prescribed some drops. Is what I am going through normal?

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September 15, 2019

Answer: What you are going through is not normal.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 15, 2019

Answer: What you are going through is not normal.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 29, 2016

Answer: Lower Lid Ectropion

Dhaval M. Patel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 29, 2016

Answer: Lower Lid Ectropion

Dhaval M. Patel, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 11, 2019

Answer: Lower eyelid ectropion after blepharoplasty

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 11, 2019

Answer: Lower eyelid ectropion after blepharoplasty

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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October 1, 2016

Answer: Ectropion

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