Do I need transcutaneous or transconjunctival blepharoplasty and why? (Photos)

At 3 weeks, it is normal to still experience some degree of swelling. Usually, swelling may persist for 3 months and then start to subside as you heal. You may also experience bruising and some sharp pains every now and then.

If you had not discussed your needs with the surgeon before hand, please call them now and explain your situation. It may be possible to remove the sutures early. It may not. But at least they could check. Safety is always first but creative alternatives can save the day. Work with your surgeon.

From your lower lid, yes, that is a normal outcome and why many plastic surgeons transpose fat (move it from the bag into the hollow/trough).  You can easily find out what was done if you get a copy of your operative report (which would not be a bad idea anyway if you move often) so you can ...

This problem is one of the most common post operative concerns after a lower lid blepharoplasty. It usually resolves after the muscle tone returns to the eyelid and the taping or daily upward massage help raise the lid until this happens. It can take 3 months sometimes to resolve. Occasionally a...

The primary goal for lower eyelid surgery is to remove the bags through a  trans- Conjunctival approach on the inside of the lower lids. This improves the puffy look. If there is excess skin in the lower lids, then a pinch technique of excess skin is performed at the lash line. In our ...

Based on the photo, you are indeed healing well. You are still early in the healing process and what you are seeing are not your final results yet. You may still be experiencing swelling and some bruising at this point in time. It usually takes around 3 to 6 months to fully heal and only by then...