How much eye pressure and redness is normal a week after a Quad Bleph? (Photos)

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. 

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

Thank you for your question -- eyelid surgery takes time to heal -- 6 months to 1 year for complete healing. One of the most frequent questions that appears on this forum is whether healing and recovery is appropriate after surgery. You are just 1 week post-op.  Firstly, you must be patient. Secondly, your surgeon is best equipped to answer your concerns.  Your photos appear to show that you are healing quite well. From what I can see from your two photos, I do not think that there is any unusual redness at all -- in fact, it looks great! Pressure feelings after blepharoplasty, especially when the lower eyelids are operated on, are very common and resolve with time.  Best of luck in your recovery.
Damon B. Chandler, MD
Harvard-Penn Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Hello sexyshapedhopefull,
First of all I think you look great one week out from the surgery. Pressure, soreness and redness can all be common after this surgery. Not to panic or worry. Little bit of pressure is normal and should subside over next 2-3 weeks. One thing to consider for your healing is green juicing. The antioxidants in the green juice can make you heal much faster. I would consult with your surgeon to discuss your healing process and what else you can take for your pressure and redness. Looks like you should have a successful cover. 
Cheers 

From looking at the photos you have supplied it looks like you are going to have a very nice result. My guess is that the discomfort you are having in the outer corner of the eye is due to a stitch I suspect your surgeon placed to help stabilize the lower eyelid position. Some pressure and tightness can be expected over the first several weeks after surgery. The biggest thing is do you feel you are getting better or worse? If you feel like every day is getting a little better, I would continue to ice and see your surgeon as scheduled, if you feel like you are worsening, you should call your surgeon to verify there are no concerns. 

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.