1 month post op upper eyelid surgery, I'm still swollen and still feels hard. Is this normal? (photos)

A chalazion is a small lump in the eyelid due to a blocked meibomian gland, usually in th prescience of posterior blepharitis or meibomian gland dysfunction. At last 30% go away spontaneously with either no treatment or light medical treatment with hot spoon, injected steroid or topical steroid...

The pouches in the inner areas of your upper eyelids is herniated orbital fat. It can only be removed by surgery. This can be done alone or combined with skin removal for a more rejuvenative effect.

Everyone has a unique shape to their eyes.  It is not possible to make a consultation based on photographs but it looks like there is a downward slope to the lateral part of your eyelids and probably a little ptosis (drooping) of the upper eyelid .  This very subtle condition can make...

Periorbital edema (swelling around the eyes) is a common manifestation of sinus infections or allergies.  This may give the appearance of tired eyes but usually is not a neurological or muscular condition.  When the sinus issues are resolved via medication or surgery, or a combination...

It is possible your eyelid is reacting to the presence of some remaining suture material. Have your surgeon evaluate this issue for possible treatment.

In retrospect, I probably would have removed the tattoo with a laser.  Darker colors are relatively straightforward to remove.  That said, at this point I would use scar gel (I like Biocorneum, although be careful not to get anything in your eye), and wait.  If more tattoo needs...