Under eye lumps after Blepharoplasty and fat transfer. Any suggestions?

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Two months ago I had a lower Blepharoplasty and fat transfer. Everything was going great but these past two weeks - nothing is improving and now I have large lumps under both my eyes. My doctor is concerned and wants to do another surgery in about 3 weeks or so. He gave me no suggestions regarding reducing the lumps - what can I do? I have an event to go to tomorrow!!

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

The best approach depends upon the cause of the lumps. Injection treatments can be helpful for persistent collections of fat. Time can also be beneficial to allow further healing if the bumps appear to be swelling. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

I am assuming that the lumps are fat.  What surgery are they planning?  Removal of the fat?  You might want to try some warm compresses and massage to help decrease any fluid retention in the fat pads.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

is what you must be, as difficult as it may be.  If residual bumps persist after you are 'healed', there are things that can be done to help with it.  Your surgeon plans a revision... you should be clear about what is going to be done and you can also ask about the bumps that concern you as it makes sense to deal with that too.

Chris Thiagarajah, MD · Answer

Two months is way too early to judge how things are. Follow your doctors recommendations. It could be scar tissue or something else. If you are not sure what they are ask your doctor to explain.

Katrinka L. Heher, MD · Answer

2 months is too soon to determine your final result.  Most often what you are seeing is going to improve with time and thus lead to a lesser need for more treatment.   It's hard to be patient but I have seen this improve substantially over many months, up to 12 months.  If you act too soon the further treatment can actually worsen your eventual outcome.  Please wait.best of luck

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