I Had Upper Eyelid Surgery 4 Days Ago and There Has Been Swelling by my Cheekbones...is This Normal?

Swelling in this area is common after eyelid surgery.  We have our patients use ice for the first few days.  We also have them try and keep their head elevated at 30 degrees for the first week to help the swelling.  Keep in contact with your surgeon and let him/her know about your progess.

healing after eyelid sugery:


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swelling can extend down the face

ice and time should make this better

one to two weeks is typical

allergies can cause swelling as well

Swelling over the cheekbones and even down into the midface and cheek is fairly common after upper eyelid surgery.  This usually resolves within one to two weeks.  If there is concern over excessive or progressing swelling you should see your operating surgeon to further evaluate.

Upper eyelid surgery can produce some swelling in the cheek area.  This may be normal.  Allow 10-14 days for the bulk of the swelling to go away.  It may 3 month before all the swelling has resolved.

Dr. ES

Yes. This is not unusual at all. The eyelid skin is quite thin and edema [fluid/swelling] and bruising will track around down to the lower lid and cheek due to gravity effects. Be patient and within a week or so it should be resolved.