I had upper/lower bleph 6 weeks ago. There is a spot under left eye about 1/4 inch that itches and is slightly swollen (making eye look smaller).I thought was assymetry but now think it could either be a left behind stitch (I had regular stiches). My eye is not red but it feels like something is in the eye. Is this possible to have a piece of stitch left in lower eyelid?
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The appearance of one eye bigger than the other can be due to changes in the bone or soft tissue around the eye or the orbit or sinuses. It would be important to look at old photographs and for you to be evaluated by an experienced orbital surgeon as many of these condition can affect...
Generally, blepharoplasty results are seen within 2 to 4 weeks. Some patients will have a greater amount of swelling and bruising which can extend the healing period. I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an estimation of the expected time line.
Surgical intervention for someone at the age of 32 is usually about creating more harmony in facial features as opposed to rejuvenation. While it's very difficult to make recommendations based on the photos you supplied, a few things are generally true:
1) Anything that opens the...
