I had blepharoplasty/removal of fats of lower bags 6 weeks ago. I had hematoma on right eye and when the bruise went away it looks like I still have swelling on both eyes. I'm afraid it may be festoons. My surgeon says it's swelling and it will fade I just want second opinion to confirm.
Answer: Bleph The timeframe of 6 weeks is certainly consistent with the possibility that this is just related to swelling. One indication would simply be to consider to what extent you had festoons before surgery. If you did not have them before then there is no reason to think that you will have them after blepharoplasty. On the other hand if you had festoons prior to surgery, a blepharoplasty will not correct them so they will persist.
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Answer: Bleph The timeframe of 6 weeks is certainly consistent with the possibility that this is just related to swelling. One indication would simply be to consider to what extent you had festoons before surgery. If you did not have them before then there is no reason to think that you will have them after blepharoplasty. On the other hand if you had festoons prior to surgery, a blepharoplasty will not correct them so they will persist.
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August 25, 2015
Answer: Festoons or swelling Thank you for your question and photos. I'm sorry to hear about your complication of a hematoma. At this early time point you certainly have some residual swelling. Usually this resolves, however I have seen patients with hematoma's present with scar tissue in the cheek region that looks similar to a true festoon and these do need to be treated surgically. At this point, I would recommend close follow up with your surgeon. If after 6-8 months the swelling has not resolved you may want to seek another opinion. It is always recommended that your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Best Regards,Dr. Stutman
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August 25, 2015
Answer: Festoons or swelling Thank you for your question and photos. I'm sorry to hear about your complication of a hematoma. At this early time point you certainly have some residual swelling. Usually this resolves, however I have seen patients with hematoma's present with scar tissue in the cheek region that looks similar to a true festoon and these do need to be treated surgically. At this point, I would recommend close follow up with your surgeon. If after 6-8 months the swelling has not resolved you may want to seek another opinion. It is always recommended that your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Best Regards,Dr. Stutman
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