I had my upper eyelid surgery (also took some extra skin out) on June 28th an stitches out on July 3rd an still have some swelling an heard that green or black tea bags on your eyelids can help reduce swelling so I was wondering if I should try it an if so what are the steps to doing so? Do I put them right on my eyes or need to cover them with something first?
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March 5, 2021
Answer: Green or black tea for swelling after eyelid surgery
As a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience, there are indeed a few things you can do to reduce swelling after blepharoplasty. The most important post-op instruction is to not sleep on your face or to let your head tip forward (such as sleeping in a chair), as it can greatly...
I see nothing in the provided photograph it looks alarming. There still significant swelling from the operation which can explain the contour abnormality.
Milia are caused by skin cells trapped below the surface of the skin. They are common following blepharoplasties.They are easily removed by a small needle. Have your PS remove these in office.
