I had upper & lower eyelid surgery done 8 wks ago. I still have swelling under one eye and numbness around both. Is this normal?

In my opinion dissolvable sutures produce the most scarring. The sutures dissolve by causing inflammation. This inflammation produces scarring.  

It is hard to tell, but you do seem to have some mild ptosis [droop] of your right upper lid. You should see a oculoplastic surgeon for an evaluation. However, I would not rush into any surgery. First of all you are very young. Second we all have slight differences in each side of our body, and...

It is natural to expect to some bruising and swelling after upper and lower lid blepharoplasty.  While every patient is different in their healing capabilities and recovery time, in general, the majority of your swelling should resolve within 10-14 days. Be patient, and make sure to...

Ptosis surgery is not like taking out an appendix.  The eyelid has to heal even while it is blinking open and closed.  It is remarkable that we don't all get ptosis considering how weakly it is held into the eyelid.  The longevity of the ptosis surgery very much depends on the...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs affect the blood system by creating more potential for bleeding. Bleeding in the upper eyelid around the eye can be devastating. This is why it's critically important for you to stop your nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory's at least 7 to 10 days prior to your...

Any surgery in the wrong hands can be potentially dangerous. In the well-trained hands such as a board-certified plastic surgeon, a board-certified ENT surgeon or a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon there will have minimal if any complications.