Why is this? The area seemed to be healing as expected for about the first week. Suddenly I started to see firm, red, inflamed lumps in the area under the eyes. It started to subside and the redness went away. Then it reappeared on both eyes with greater swelling and lumps. Not too painful, but is uncomfortable, unsightly and causes distress. What could this be? Is there anything I can do? Thanks.
July 4, 2016
Answer: Eyelid Surgery - Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty and Fat Transfer Recovery Thank you for your question about recovery from eyelid surgery and lower lid fat transfer.Fat transfer throws an unknown variable into the predictability of recovery from lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Based on pictures alone, no one can say for certain. For instance, this could be normal or you could have inflammation from possible fat necrosis or a fluid collection or abscess. Who knows?For specific questions like this or about your recovery in general, it is best to speak directly with your doctor or doctor’s representative – such as his or her nurse, or the physician on call for the practice.You will likely get many different speculative opinions from members of the RealSelf Community, but they have not physically seen or examined you, and nobody knows you or the current circumstances better than your doctor.If you feel you are not being listened to or you are doubting your doctor’s recommendations, then it is certainly within your rights to seek a second and get the advice from another board certified physician. This should be done through an in-person consultation.Obviously, if you think that you are having a medical emergency or other serious problem, you should call 911 and/or go to your nearest emergency room.Best Wishes.
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July 4, 2016
Answer: Eyelid Surgery - Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty and Fat Transfer Recovery Thank you for your question about recovery from eyelid surgery and lower lid fat transfer.Fat transfer throws an unknown variable into the predictability of recovery from lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Based on pictures alone, no one can say for certain. For instance, this could be normal or you could have inflammation from possible fat necrosis or a fluid collection or abscess. Who knows?For specific questions like this or about your recovery in general, it is best to speak directly with your doctor or doctor’s representative – such as his or her nurse, or the physician on call for the practice.You will likely get many different speculative opinions from members of the RealSelf Community, but they have not physically seen or examined you, and nobody knows you or the current circumstances better than your doctor.If you feel you are not being listened to or you are doubting your doctor’s recommendations, then it is certainly within your rights to seek a second and get the advice from another board certified physician. This should be done through an in-person consultation.Obviously, if you think that you are having a medical emergency or other serious problem, you should call 911 and/or go to your nearest emergency room.Best Wishes.
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