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Is fat discharge normal after upper eyelid blepharoplasty?

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I had blepharoplasty on my upper eyelids 2.5 weeks ago and I started to massage my eyelids per my surgeon's instructions a week ago. I notice some white discharge which I think is fat when I massage my eyelids... Is that normal? My surgeon told me I can wear makeup at the 2 week mark but I'm avoiding all skincare and makeup in case my wounds are not 100% healed.

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