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Under eye bags 6 weeks post lower blepharoplasty, is this permanent?

Denise2244
I had lower trans conq. (inside tightening) blepharoplasty 6 weeks ago, with laser resurfacing. The initial swelling appears to have subsided now have under eye puffiness/bags. When I went for my post surgery check, the surgeon said some people still have bags despite the surgery. Is this true? I feel like I suffered recovery and cost for nothing. He basically dismissed me without offering any hope.

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