Will my Eyes Look Normal Again After Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty?

It's not unusual for blepharoplasty patients to note stiffness and tightness in the immediate post-operative period. This is often related to persistent swelling and scarring which can actually impact facial animation and give an abnormal facial appearance. As a result of these changes, it's not unusual for patients to question their decision to have blepharoplasty surgery.It's important to realize that wound healing is a dynamic process that continues for up to a year following surgery. For this reason, most patients are eventually happy with their surgical result. In someone who's only eleven days post-op, continued improvement can be anticipated. During this time, massage can help alleviate eyelid stiffness and, hopefully, facilitate a return to normal.If you're concerned about the appearance of your eyelids, it's important to consult your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to evaluate your status and, hopefully, alleviate your anxiety.

The description of your eyelids at 11 days is not unusual. Give yourself more healing time to make judgements (3 months). Swelling takes  a full 6 months to completely resolve and scars take a full year to heal. If you are unhappy with the appearance of the eyelids at that time, see your surgeon. 

You should wait a few weeks to months before assessing your results, since swelling, bruising and scars all take time to heal.

All of there are normal concerns after blepharoplasty.  Depending on the patient and their expectations it can take 2-4 weeks for people to be relly happy with results after blepharoplasty.  Be patient and all will improve.

 

All the best,

 

Rian A. Maercks M.D.

Time is your ally. It is much too soon to make a final judgments about your aesthetic outcome.

After blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery it is normal to have swelling. If you have both the upper eyelids and lower eyelids improved you will find that there is swelling in both areas. The scar lines will appear red and be quite visible. Your vision may be blurred and you may feel like your eyes are tight. All of this is a normal part of the healing process. Complete healing can take many weeks up to 2-3 months. In fact, the scar line can take many months to fully fade.

Since you are less than two weeks from your surgery, keep the faith! In time you will feel and look better. With some patience you will be enjoying your new look soon!

I hope this info helps!

It can takes several weeks for the majority of the swelling around your eyelids to resolve after blepharoplasty surgery. The scars that you notice on the sides under your eyebrows will also take time to heal. The eyelids can certainly feel tight in some patients after surgery as well.

I would express your concerns with your surgeon. Your surgeon will be able to give you more specific reassurance based on your exam.

It sounds like you have some postoperative swelling, which is not uncommon at 11 days out.  This will make the eyes look puffy, thick, and may make the shape a little unusual.  As the swelling goes away (over the next few weeks), that should settle down.  After blepharoplasty, it make look a little "surgical" for the 2-3 months, as things settle in.  After that, usually the results look quite good.  

Speak to your surgeon about your concerns, and make sure there isn't anything abnormal going on.  You may wish to try some eyelid massage techniques, as well.  He/she can instruct you on those.

Good luck with your recovery!

Don't worry. The swelling will gradually subside and your eyes will look normal. It takes several weeks in some patients.

Hi A,

Best to share your concerns with your eyelid surgeon.  It does take some time for eyelids to recover after blepharoplasty.  With time your eyelids should return to "normal".  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P