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Swollen cheek a month after upper and lower blepharoplasty? Steroids help, but what do I do when I finish them?

kittycatt
Post upper & lower bleph 2/21/17. Usual swelling & bruising very happy with the result. About 2 wks in- right cheek started to swell - worse every day. Doc said it's normal, fluid has absorbed by my body. Rx for steroid worked great until I finished the pack. Swelling back up. Yesterday morning - like a balloon on one side of my face. They sent same Rx-call back Monday. But what happens when I finish this pack? What should I do? Why can't the fluid just be drained??? DESPERATE, HELP!!!!!

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