I am a young woman who had upper and lower eyelid surgery almost 1 month ago. After 10 days, a lump formed in the bottom right corner of my right eye. My surgeon then gave me a steroid shot in the area, and within 2 days, it went down, but still slightly puffy. Now, the lower left eye has swollen drastically. 3 weeks after surgery, I am going in for another steroid shot. I did everything I was told to do and my lower lids were really not so bad to begin with. Is this normal?
Answer: This type of healing is not unusual. Dear Beastyfeasty
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Answer: This type of healing is not unusual. Dear Beastyfeasty
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Answer: Swelling will go away Swelling can take months to subside, so please remain in close contact with your surgeon so they can monitor your progress. I know it can be frustrating but the swelling will go away eventually since you’re following your surgeon’s instructions.
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Answer: Swelling will go away Swelling can take months to subside, so please remain in close contact with your surgeon so they can monitor your progress. I know it can be frustrating but the swelling will go away eventually since you’re following your surgeon’s instructions.
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March 18, 2015
Answer: One month out from eyelid surgery this can be normal healing The inflammation and wound healing that accompanies surgery of the lower lid can take a long time to simmer down. The only other concern is whether or not this can represent a reaction to stich placement. I would ask you surgeon about that.
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March 18, 2015
Answer: One month out from eyelid surgery this can be normal healing The inflammation and wound healing that accompanies surgery of the lower lid can take a long time to simmer down. The only other concern is whether or not this can represent a reaction to stich placement. I would ask you surgeon about that.
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June 26, 2009
Answer: Should settle down in a couple months The small lumps that can occur after the incision are due to lymphatic edema or a small amount of scar tissue in the eyelids. Cortisone shots are very helpful in softening these little lumps and will aid in the healing process if placed correctly. Since it has only been a month from this surgery, the eyelid incisions are not fully healed and will probably take another couple of months for that incision to settle down.
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June 26, 2009
Answer: Should settle down in a couple months The small lumps that can occur after the incision are due to lymphatic edema or a small amount of scar tissue in the eyelids. Cortisone shots are very helpful in softening these little lumps and will aid in the healing process if placed correctly. Since it has only been a month from this surgery, the eyelid incisions are not fully healed and will probably take another couple of months for that incision to settle down.
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April 17, 2009
Answer: Lower lid surgery can have some of the longest recovery times It really depends on what was done, but I always caution patients that lower lid surgery often takes a couple of months before the swelling is completely gone and you can truly assess your surgical result. Try to be patient and work with your surgeon.
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April 17, 2009
Answer: Lower lid surgery can have some of the longest recovery times It really depends on what was done, but I always caution patients that lower lid surgery often takes a couple of months before the swelling is completely gone and you can truly assess your surgical result. Try to be patient and work with your surgeon.
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