Will The healing process start over. Or did I screw myself. I had surgery 9 days ago. should I get my lowers redone or drained.i promised God I won't but am I too late
August 25, 2019
Answer: Smoking after Surgery Smoking is an unfortunate habit and I certainly do my best to have my patients stop smoking, or at least smoke as little as possible in the time period around their operation. Smoking does in some ways slow the healing process and is just not great for you, as I'm sure you realize. That being said, your photos show expected post-operative swelling. You must be more patient! It takes 6 months to 1 year for any facial plastic surgical procedure to heal fully. Wait at least 6 weeks before you decide if there are any changes in your lower eyelids you are still unhappy about -- and 6 months minimum before you would even consider revising them. Please discuss this with your surgeon. Best of luck in your healing, as you appear to be doing just fine!
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August 25, 2019
Answer: Smoking after Surgery Smoking is an unfortunate habit and I certainly do my best to have my patients stop smoking, or at least smoke as little as possible in the time period around their operation. Smoking does in some ways slow the healing process and is just not great for you, as I'm sure you realize. That being said, your photos show expected post-operative swelling. You must be more patient! It takes 6 months to 1 year for any facial plastic surgical procedure to heal fully. Wait at least 6 weeks before you decide if there are any changes in your lower eyelids you are still unhappy about -- and 6 months minimum before you would even consider revising them. Please discuss this with your surgeon. Best of luck in your healing, as you appear to be doing just fine!
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August 25, 2019
Answer: Smoking after surgery Habits are hard to break. Every cigarette you smoke does make it more difficult for the body to heal after surgery. That being said, looking at your photos, it appears as though you have some normal swelling which can sometimes be seen after eye lid surgery. If you have any concerns I recommend making an appointment to see your surgery. Best of luck and congratulations on your surgery!~Dr. Sieber
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August 25, 2019
Answer: Smoking after surgery Habits are hard to break. Every cigarette you smoke does make it more difficult for the body to heal after surgery. That being said, looking at your photos, it appears as though you have some normal swelling which can sometimes be seen after eye lid surgery. If you have any concerns I recommend making an appointment to see your surgery. Best of luck and congratulations on your surgery!~Dr. Sieber
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