Lower eye bag returned 4 weeks after surgery - what are my options?

August 23, 2022
Asked By:Intilis in New York, New York

I had a lower blepheroplasty with fat repositioning completed. At the 3-4 week mark, the results were perfect with a smooth contour. I went for drinks that weekend and the next morning the bags appeared to return, which I just thought was swelling from the alcohol. But 6 months post surgery and the bags remain. Overall, there is definitely an improvement in the hollow area compared to before surgery. But the bag that returned is annoying. What are my options? Could steroid injections help?

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August 25, 2022

Answer: Revision lower blepharoplasty

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 25, 2022

Answer: Revision lower blepharoplasty

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 25, 2022

Answer: Without physically examining you, it is speculating to explain this fullness.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 25, 2022

Answer: Without physically examining you, it is speculating to explain this fullness.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 28, 2022

Answer: Send us your pre-op photos!

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Answer: Send us your pre-op photos!

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