It has been 3 1/2 weeks since my surgery. I still see swelling in the lids, and a little in my upper cheeks. The right eyelid seems more swollen and droopy than the left, as the photo shows. The swelling persists longer than just first thing in the morning. My surgeon's assistant told me to expect some swelling for up to three months.
January 15, 2020
Answer: Upper Blepharoplasty Swelling Thank you for the photo!
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January 15, 2020
Answer: Upper Blepharoplasty Swelling Thank you for the photo!
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December 15, 2016
Answer: Persistent swelling three weeks after eyelid surgery? It is normal to still have persistent swelling three weeks after upper eyelid surgery; the surgeon's assistant is right. It is difficult to tell because of the persistent swelling and from the photos provided, but you might actually have upper eyelid ptosis. This is a condition not corrected by the upper blepharoplasty procedure and additional surgery by an oculofacial plastic surgeon could be necessary. Good luck!
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December 15, 2016
Answer: Persistent swelling three weeks after eyelid surgery? It is normal to still have persistent swelling three weeks after upper eyelid surgery; the surgeon's assistant is right. It is difficult to tell because of the persistent swelling and from the photos provided, but you might actually have upper eyelid ptosis. This is a condition not corrected by the upper blepharoplasty procedure and additional surgery by an oculofacial plastic surgeon could be necessary. Good luck!
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