Bags under eyes after 1 month blepharoplasty. Will they settle down eventually?

Thank you for your question. It takes a few months for the final result to settle; however bare in mind that when you smile, it is normal to see some more fullness on the lower eyelids as the facial muscles lift the cheeks and therefore push the lower eyelids up. To see the difference achieved, in a couple of months go to see your plastic surgeon and ask to see the before photos while smiling and not, and compare them with your current photos.I am sure you will be thrilled with the outcome.All the best.Andrea Marando

It is definitely normal to still have some swelling 1 month after blepharoplasty.  While most of the swelling subsides within the first few weeks, it make take 3-6 months (or even longer in some cases) to see the final results.  Wish you a speedy recovery!

Thanks for your question.  You definitely still have some residual swelling only one month after surgery.  It can take 3 to 6 months for all of the swelling to dissipate.  However, when you smile there will always be some "folding up" of the lower lid skin because the facial muscles contract and push the soft tissue upward.  This can be softened by botox treatments to the muscles around the eyes and can be a nice adjunct to lower lid surgery. Finer lines can also be treated with some post op laser resurfacing.  Most surgeons will want to wait until all the swelling is completely resolved before adding any non-surgical treatments.  As always, discuss these issues with your surgeon.