I'm wondering how long it takes to see full results after a transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty. At what point can it be determined whether the lingering puffiness in the lower lids is swelling or residual fat?
Answer: Sure, it takes time but it should be better by 6 to 8 weeks. The posters are circling the wagons for their colleague but the reality it that there is an issue if this process takes more than 6 to 8 weeks to see a benefit. That does not mean that eventually things won't get better. It is my experience that when there is an issue, it is evident from day one. It is possible to have persistent inflammation in the lower eyelid from transfer of fat. It is possible to have under addressed lower eyelid fat. Once there is an issue, patience is essential. At 6 months issues that have not resolved may benefit from revisional surgery.
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Answer: Sure, it takes time but it should be better by 6 to 8 weeks. The posters are circling the wagons for their colleague but the reality it that there is an issue if this process takes more than 6 to 8 weeks to see a benefit. That does not mean that eventually things won't get better. It is my experience that when there is an issue, it is evident from day one. It is possible to have persistent inflammation in the lower eyelid from transfer of fat. It is possible to have under addressed lower eyelid fat. Once there is an issue, patience is essential. At 6 months issues that have not resolved may benefit from revisional surgery.
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Answer: Blepharoplasty Hi,Thank you for your post. Every patient heals differently. However, it usually takes any where between 6 months to a year for the swelling to resolve completely. Around 3 months you start to see the results. Please follow up with your plastic surgeon if you have any questions or concerns.
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Answer: Blepharoplasty Hi,Thank you for your post. Every patient heals differently. However, it usually takes any where between 6 months to a year for the swelling to resolve completely. Around 3 months you start to see the results. Please follow up with your plastic surgeon if you have any questions or concerns.
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August 1, 2017
Answer: "swelling" after lower blepharoplasty Every patient heals differently but usually not much changes are expected after 3 months. Discuss with your surgeon or get second opinion from oculoplastic specialist. Skype consult available.
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August 1, 2017
Answer: "swelling" after lower blepharoplasty Every patient heals differently but usually not much changes are expected after 3 months. Discuss with your surgeon or get second opinion from oculoplastic specialist. Skype consult available.
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April 16, 2018
Answer: How long to see final result from lower blepharoplasty? It can take as long as 6-12 months for all of the healing to occur after a lower blepharoplasty, but I would say in most cases, the swelling has resolved by 6 months. I would wait at least 6 months after the surgery before considering any revision procedure to deal with residual fat.
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April 16, 2018
Answer: How long to see final result from lower blepharoplasty? It can take as long as 6-12 months for all of the healing to occur after a lower blepharoplasty, but I would say in most cases, the swelling has resolved by 6 months. I would wait at least 6 months after the surgery before considering any revision procedure to deal with residual fat.
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Final outcome lower eyelid surgery In short, it can take quite some time. Usually minor changes are common out to 3 months and can still occur out to 12 months. Allergies, underlying eye or overall health problems (e.g.thyroid eye disease, heart failure) tend to cause prolonged swelling issues. There are two questions I usually ask: (1) are you seeing fluctuations? and (2) is it getting better? Normally, our lower eyelids are more swollen in the morning. This goes down through-out the day. If no changes are occurring beyond three months or so, then that is likely the final result (again this depends on what you had done exactly - there are different lower eyelid surgery techniques). I will rarely re-operate before 6 months as earlier intervention can cause prolonged post-operative swelling after the second procedure. Injections of steroids to the area can also help determine if it is more of a swelling issue. As we commonly recommend, evaluation by your surgeon and/or a second opinion from a person experienced in lower eyelid surgery is likely to be most helpful in addrwssing your particular concerns.
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Final outcome lower eyelid surgery In short, it can take quite some time. Usually minor changes are common out to 3 months and can still occur out to 12 months. Allergies, underlying eye or overall health problems (e.g.thyroid eye disease, heart failure) tend to cause prolonged swelling issues. There are two questions I usually ask: (1) are you seeing fluctuations? and (2) is it getting better? Normally, our lower eyelids are more swollen in the morning. This goes down through-out the day. If no changes are occurring beyond three months or so, then that is likely the final result (again this depends on what you had done exactly - there are different lower eyelid surgery techniques). I will rarely re-operate before 6 months as earlier intervention can cause prolonged post-operative swelling after the second procedure. Injections of steroids to the area can also help determine if it is more of a swelling issue. As we commonly recommend, evaluation by your surgeon and/or a second opinion from a person experienced in lower eyelid surgery is likely to be most helpful in addrwssing your particular concerns.
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