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

Long term - I think they are similar. However, in the short term a permanent monofilament suture like 6-0 Prolene creates the finest, most narrow and least inflamed facial scar. Sutures are usually removed between 5-7 days. For sutures placed under the skin, I usually prefer dissolving sutures...

Whether you have a real asymmetry or not needs to be evaluated in person by a surgeon experienced in eye mechanics, either a plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon, of ophthalmologic surgeon. You may have a congenital ptosis, an acquired ptosis, or a primary neurological problem. These concerns...

It is normal to have swelling after blepharoplasty. Most people are sociable after a week are so. The residual swelling will resolve with time. Please be patient during this period.

Ptosis surgery, like most cosmetic tightening and lifting surgery is long lasting but may not be permanent.  Over time, the lid tissues may stretch and weaken again.  This depends on the type of ptosis you have, whether the muscle is abnormal to begin with, etc.  In most cases,...

NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) decrease platelet function.  Platelets are essential to proper blood clotting.  If you take an NSAID prior to surgery you are more likely to experience an increase in bleeding during and after the procedure.  This can be quite...

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.