Swelling After Lower Blepharoplasty

The swelling that you have experienced following your blepharoplasty is normal.  I advise my patients that after surgery they will most likely experience some noticeable swelling that will subside within two to six weeks.  Patients should know some minor swelling can remain for as long as six months, and their lid contours may continue to change.  Final results may not be seen until the six month mark. There are several exercises that you can do to assist with healing as well. You may also want to massage the lids.  I suggest discussing your concerns with your surgeon.  Best of luck, Dr. Clevens

Thank you for your question.  Lower Blepharoplasty unfortunately can cause a fair bit of swelling in patients, which does come and go.  I always advice my patients that any residual swelling should have gone after 3 months post op.  If you do have any concerns, please contact your plastic surgeon for a follow up, they have access and give you their advice.All The Best 

It is common to see post operative swelling which seems to fluctuate for many months. Patients often note how the swelling is worse at different times of the day. This is nothing to be alarmed about. Usually it takes 6-12 months for the eyelids to completely heal. If there is any pain associated with the swelling then follow up in office with your surgeon. 

Maximum swelling is usually at about 3-5 days and goes away over a few months. You should sleep with your head elevated and cut back on salt to help the swelling.

Swelling from lower lid surgery can wax and wane over the first month or so.  Exercise or sleeping on your stomach will cause temporary swelling but after a while, this temporary swelling will no longer occur.  It can take a month or so.

Eyelid swelling is extremely common following
blepharoplasty. Following surgery, the majority of the swelling has disappeared
in about a week, but small amounts may persist for up to a month. The swelling
is typically worse in the morning, after lying down all night. It tends to
improve during the day when the patient is in upright position.

                  It
appears that your swelling is probably normal and would be anticipated after
this type of procedure. Elevating your head at night might accelerate your
recovery. If the swelling fails to improve, make sure you discuss the issue
with your plastic surgeon.