My eyes look way smaller after the upper/lower eyes blepharoplasty? (Photos)

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I am 6 days post opp. My heart sink to see that my eyes are way smaller than before opp. I understand that swollen will goes down but I am really concern if my eyes will ever go back to the original size. My surgeon said they will but I cannot help to have serious doubt since the size of my eyes haven't improved much since the day of the surgery. Is it normal for the eyes to look way smaller after this type of surgery at this stage and is it true that the eyes will go back to the original size?

Larry C. Leverett, MD, FACS · Answer

Post surgical swelling of the eyelids always cause the eyes to appear more closed in the early post op phase. As the swelling subsides, they return to a more pleasing and youthful appearance.

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

You are still quite swollen. Be patient. Your eyes will go back to their original size.Andrew Campbell, M.D.

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Quintessa Aesthetic Centers

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

Please don't panic yet; eyes are often smaller after surgery due to temporary swelling.  Hopefully as the swelling abates, your eyes will look beautiful!

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You have a lot of post-op swelling so really can't make any judgement about the size of the eyes. They always look smaller when swollen. Need to wait at least 3-4 months to see how you heal.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Eyelids alway swell.  This makes it very difficult to know what type of result you have.  It will be weeks really before you know.  Try to be patient.  This takes time.  Please consider reposting here if you have new concerns.

My eyes look way smaller after the upper/lower eyes blepharoplasty? (Photos)

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