I just had a quadruple blepharoplasty...mainly skin no fat on Monday and my stitches will be removed next Tuesday. My only complaint is that both of my OUTER CORNER EYEBALLS are very red and super sore...pain/pressure. Everything looks fine on the suture lines (no infection) I also had to D/C opthamalic ointment because I was allergic. I now just use eye drops to lubricate... My primary question? How much pressure is normal??? Redness?? Any other options to help soothe the pressure I DO ICE. Thank you!
Answer: Normal bruising Eye pressure is not common in my experience, but bruising is very common in most of our patients for 7-10 days. If you have any concerns about the progress after the surgery your best bet is to check in with your surgeon or his/her staff to ensure you're advancing as expected. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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Answer: Pressure and redness after blepharoplasty The first thing you should do is contact your surgeon. Redness and swelling/pressure are normal for several weeks after blepharoplasty. If you believe you have had an allergic reaction to your antibiotic ointment your surgeon can prescribe something else. You can also use vaseline or aquaphor on the wounds to keep them moist. Warm compresses with lukewarm bath temperature water can be helpful. You should not use a heating pad or hot water or microwave the compress. This can cause a burn. Luke warm compresses at this stage can dilate blood vessels and help to reduce swelling. Contact your surgeon.
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Answer: Pressure and redness after blepharoplasty The first thing you should do is contact your surgeon. Redness and swelling/pressure are normal for several weeks after blepharoplasty. If you believe you have had an allergic reaction to your antibiotic ointment your surgeon can prescribe something else. You can also use vaseline or aquaphor on the wounds to keep them moist. Warm compresses with lukewarm bath temperature water can be helpful. You should not use a heating pad or hot water or microwave the compress. This can cause a burn. Luke warm compresses at this stage can dilate blood vessels and help to reduce swelling. Contact your surgeon.
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Answer: One week after upper and lower blepharoplasty Pressure, tight feeling, tenderness are very normal after blepharoplasty of the upper and lower lids. Follow your surgeons instructions for postoperative care. I usually have my patients use a clean wash cloth dipped in ice water and lay it over the eyes as much as possible while awake for 2 days. Suture removal and a little more time will make a difference in how you feel. Best wishes.
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May 30, 2017
Answer: One week after upper and lower blepharoplasty Pressure, tight feeling, tenderness are very normal after blepharoplasty of the upper and lower lids. Follow your surgeons instructions for postoperative care. I usually have my patients use a clean wash cloth dipped in ice water and lay it over the eyes as much as possible while awake for 2 days. Suture removal and a little more time will make a difference in how you feel. Best wishes.
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May 29, 2017
Answer: Discomfort after quad bleph Thanks for the great question and congratulations on your surgery. After surgery the main things which will help are your lubricating drops and a cold compress. I don't have patients use ice, but instead takes a gauze pad or paper towel and get it damp with cold water. Placing this over the eyes for 15-20 minutes at a time usually feels pretty good. Some of the tightness and pressure may be due to the sutures and usually improves once those come out. The redness is likely from having dry eyes and means you might need to use the wetting drops on a more regular schedule. Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber
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Answer: Discomfort after quad bleph Thanks for the great question and congratulations on your surgery. After surgery the main things which will help are your lubricating drops and a cold compress. I don't have patients use ice, but instead takes a gauze pad or paper towel and get it damp with cold water. Placing this over the eyes for 15-20 minutes at a time usually feels pretty good. Some of the tightness and pressure may be due to the sutures and usually improves once those come out. The redness is likely from having dry eyes and means you might need to use the wetting drops on a more regular schedule. Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber
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