Swelling or Malar Bags After Facelift?

August 29, 2010
Asked By:sad.eyes in south africa

Female, 38. Had a mid anterior face lift and a lower lid pinch bleph (no fat removed just small amount of skin). I am 8 weeks post surgery. I still have pockets of swelling on the bottom of my lower lids right lid worse, edema settled in the dreaded malar area. My surgeon said these are not malar bags and that the swelling will dissipate in time. I am now getting worried that this swelling will not go down. It looks worse under light, like malar bags. Will it go?How long do you reckon?! Thanku!!

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July 24, 2019

Answer: Swelling common following midface lift, massage often helpful

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Answer: Swelling common following midface lift, massage often helpful

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March 23, 2021

Answer: Swelling or Malar bags 8 weeks after facelift and Blepharoplasty-wait another month to decide

March 23, 2021

Answer: Swelling or Malar bags 8 weeks after facelift and Blepharoplasty-wait another month to decide

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