I had upper eyelid surgery on June 28th and had my stitches taken out on July 3rd and i also had extra eyelid skin removed. i was jus wondering if there is anyway to make the swelling go down any quicker..? My doctor said not to use ice packs anymore and to do warm packs but i was hoping there was a quicker way to lessen the swelling so i dont have to wear sunglasses out everywhere and can start wearing make-up
July 7, 2018
Answer: Eyelid swelling after surgery will improve in time Probably the most difficult part of having any cosmetic surgery is the waiting period after surgery for the "final result" which can take 6 months to a year. Eyelids generally heal quickly, by 2-3 weeks very little edema is visible. I take photos at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year and find that even subtle changes can be seen at 6-12 months. To speed the loss of edema, I would just continue to sleep with your head elevated on 2 pillows, and try to be patient--you WILL improve every day!
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July 7, 2018
Answer: Eyelid swelling after surgery will improve in time Probably the most difficult part of having any cosmetic surgery is the waiting period after surgery for the "final result" which can take 6 months to a year. Eyelids generally heal quickly, by 2-3 weeks very little edema is visible. I take photos at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year and find that even subtle changes can be seen at 6-12 months. To speed the loss of edema, I would just continue to sleep with your head elevated on 2 pillows, and try to be patient--you WILL improve every day!
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August 25, 2017
Answer: The Management Of Post-operative Eyelid Swelling It's not unusual for patients undergoing blepharoplasty to have prolonged swelling. This swelling is often related to the magnitude of the procedure and is more common when fat pads are removed.Most patients will note significant swelling for about two weeks following surgery. After two weeks, most patients are comfortable resuming their normal lives and going out in public.In the immediate post-operative period, elevation of the head, avoidance of strenuous activity, avoidance of salt and ice can be used to minimize swelling.
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August 25, 2017
Answer: The Management Of Post-operative Eyelid Swelling It's not unusual for patients undergoing blepharoplasty to have prolonged swelling. This swelling is often related to the magnitude of the procedure and is more common when fat pads are removed.Most patients will note significant swelling for about two weeks following surgery. After two weeks, most patients are comfortable resuming their normal lives and going out in public.In the immediate post-operative period, elevation of the head, avoidance of strenuous activity, avoidance of salt and ice can be used to minimize swelling.
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