Are these malar bags or festoons or just swelling after lower blepharoplasty? (Photo)

May 14, 2016
Asked By:dkmuro in Pittsburgh, PA

I had lower blepharoplasty 8 weeks ago. I also had excess skin removed. I know I still have swelling but it seems to settle and form these bags. I never had this before surgery. In the morning when I wake up my eyes look great, skin is smooth, but as the day wears on gravity seems to take over and I get these bags. Some days are better than others. Today is a bad day. They are very prominent. I don't see my PS for another month but I am starting to worry that I may have made a mistake!

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Post lower lid surgery

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Post lower lid surgery

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Malar swelling after Blepharoplasty.

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Malar swelling after Blepharoplasty.

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August 8, 2021

Answer: This does appear to be residual swelling.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 8, 2021

Answer: This does appear to be residual swelling.

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May 16, 2016

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Bags after blepharoplasty

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Bags after blepharoplasty

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