I am 46 yrs old and had upper blepharoplasty 3 weeks ago with a TCA Peel to face/under eyes. I have had a lot of swelling more so on my right side and still have swelling in upper cheek area that. I sleep upright, low sodium, I don’t drink/smoke. I’m concerned that the lids are still swollen and scars a little ropey not allowing lids to fully roll back into the creases. Any suggestions? My surgeon is a specialist in Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery and says things will settle down.
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If you had not discussed your needs with the surgeon before hand, please call them now and explain your situation. It may be possible to remove the sutures early. It may not. But at least they could check. Safety is always first but creative alternatives can save the day. Work with your surgeon.
From your lower lid, yes, that is a normal outcome and why many plastic surgeons transpose fat (move it from the bag into the hollow/trough). You can easily find out what was done if you get a copy of your operative report (which would not be a bad idea anyway if you move often) so you can ...
This problem is one of the most common post operative concerns after a lower lid blepharoplasty. It usually resolves after the muscle tone returns to the eyelid and the taping or daily upward massage help raise the lid until this happens. It can take 3 months sometimes to resolve. Occasionally a...
