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Is excessive swelling 3 weeks after a lower bleph normal/permanent? This was reconstructive surgery to fix Botox damage. (PhotO)

DepressedinMI
3 weeks ago I had a lower bleph by a U of M surgeon, Dr. Mindlin, whom I adore. This was to correct muscle atrophy & stretching from having Botox 3 years ago (per his diagnosis, not my own). I'm now swelling worse than when I first had the surgery. I'm devastated. Dr. says Botox made my muscles like a "stretched rubber band" and he's not happy this is happening now. He encouraged me to seek opinions & set me up with a consultation with 2 of his colleagues. I am 30 & had NO bags before Botox.

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