Upper Eyelid Swollen Just Around Stitches, Normal?

At three days after your upper eyelid surgery it is completely normal and expected to have swelling around the stitches.  I would recommend you continue to follow the prescribed postoperative care that your surgeon detailed for you and I am sure that you will do great.

Best Regards,

Jacque P. LeBeau, MD
LeBeau Clinic

 

You are only 3 days post-op. Do not bother looking at your incisions or your "results" right now. Its too early. Its normal to have swelling around sutures, you just had surgery. Apply your opthalmic antibiotic ointment to your incisions, protect the eyes from direct sun light, keep your eyes moist and follow your surgeons post-operative instructions. The swelling will most likely subside quickly after the sutures are removed.