After 14 months after having an upper and lower Bleph, I am still getting chemosis. All my Dr says is to use drops, warm cloths on eyes...that will melt it away (makes them worse) and ointment (doesn't work either). I have a few good days but very few and far inbetween. Is there an Dr honest enough out there that will say that they have had a case like mine and that yes it will go away. I have no complaints with my physical appearance. Done with the feeling of swollen and glossy eyes.
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