Had a lipoma removed 2 days ago from my right side forehead. Now my right eye is swollen no pain no drainage.

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What to know if I needed to go ER or I can wait til Monday when doctor opens

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It makes me very upset that you were not warned of this complication  -- it says to me that there was a lack of completeness.  Any surgery on the right forehead causes swelling that falls down (with gravity) and gets trapped in the eye area of that side.  Hence, bruising and swelling around the eyes that can last for a few weeks.  I suggest speaking to your physician about this.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Most likely this can wait.It is common to have swelling lower down than the operative site.  That makes sense - it's gravity.  So when I remove a lipoma from the forehead (a common location) I tell the patient to EXPECT to have bruising and/or swelling below it, often resembling a "black eye" (actually, that's what it is - just not from direct trauma).  It should get better on its own.Please contact your PS office in the am to touch base.  In the absence of other symptoms you do not most likely need to be seen emergently (with the understanding of the limitations of medical advice being given via this forum).I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of RealSelf100

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