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Eye bags or swelling after lower bleph 3 weeks ago? (Photo)

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I had lower eyelid surgery to remove puffy bags under my eyes exactly 3 weeks ago. The surgery was done behind the lid, so no external incision. The surgery went with no complications, and the gross swelling that is apparent after surgery went away after 3 or 4 days. I also didn't have any obvious bruising. Went back to work in a week. However, my eyes are still puffy, and I can feel a firmness underneath the lids when I gently touch them. Is this the fat that is still healing? Will the bags go away?

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