I had upper and lower Blepharoplasty (with fat repositioning) 3 weeks ago. Still quite bruised with swelling. (photo)

It is important to see an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) to ensure general eye health. After that you have two options, filler injection under the eye or lower eyelid blepharoplasty.The bulge under the eye is excess fat that can be removed surgically to flatten the skin.RegardsDr. J

The fat alone can be removed through a stab incision without need for complete blepharoplasty.  Sometimes the fat is not the problem, but rather the area next to it undergoes aging with loss of fat, in which case filling that area may be an option. See an oculoplastic surgeon.

Either this is a forum for the advocacy of consumers or it is not.   Certainly there are post-surgical situations where the issues are not very significant and patients just need to have reassurance and follow up with the original surgeon is very appropriate.  This may not be one of...

It is completely normal to have bruising and swelling in the lower eyelid and even the face after upper eyelid surgery.  We instruct our patients to avoid medications and herbal over the counter products that interfere with platelet function for 3 weeks prior to surgery to help minimize...