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.