Is it normal for one eye to swell 3 days after a facelift?

It is hard to tell without looking at the swelling. While swelling is normal after any procedure, I would recommend checking with your plastic surgeon to make sure there is nothing to be concerned about. 

It is typical for swelling to occur after facelift surgery. The greatest swelling will happen on post op day 3 and will improve thereafter. Swelling typically decreases by post op day 7-10. Early "results" can be seen on day 21 and more comprehensive results on day 42 ( 6 weeks). 

Thank you for your question.  Without a photograph it is difficult to comment on the swelling of your eye.  That being said, should you experience increased swelling, pain or redness my advice is to follow-up with your plastic surgeon for an evaluation.  Best of luck.

Thank you for your question.  Swelling around the eyes is completely normal after Facelift surgery.  There is a lot of swelling and bruising near that area.  I would suggest checking with your surgeon and making regular follow ups to ensure this is all part of the healing process.  All The Best 

Hello and thank you for the question. It would be useful to see some photographs to know specifically what you mean. Early after facelift, it is expected to have diffuse swelling in the entire face. Your lower eyelids are in close proximity to the areas of tissue dissection and can swell after a facelift. Upper eyelids can swell after brow lift. I would advise that you see your surgeon to make sure nothing else is going on. Best,Pejman Aflaki, M.D.Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question. Without a photo, it is hard to tell whether the swelling is normal or not. Depending on where the incisions are made for the Face/Neck Lift, you could definitely have swelling of the eyes. Swelling is typically asymmetrical. So it is common for one side of the face, or one eye to be more swollen than the other side. You should see your surgeon and get his/her opinion on this matter.

 Hi, I have performed many SMAS facelifts for over 30 years and for the past 15 years have performed many minimally, invasive SMAS facelifts.  The reality is that there are many different ways to perform a facelift from incision length, incision placement, level of tissue dissection (skin only, SMAS, Deep Plane, Subperiosteal), different degrees of tissue undermining, how to lift and support (imbrication versus plication of the SMAS layer), how much excess skin to trim, is excess fat going to be reduced and finally will the overall shape of the face be made more feminine or masculine (while avoiding the over pulled, windswept appearance).  This also means that there is no "typical" post op course for all facelift patients.  If you have swelling that is of concern, the best course of action is to call or better (go see) your facelift surgeon to discuss the swelling and how it's best treated during your post op course.  The more invasive type facelifts can have extensive swelling that can last quite a long time.  Post op activity can increase and/or prolong swelling, especially in the more invasive type facelifts that have more tissue dissection and undermining.  This is much less of an issue with the minimally invasive SMAS type facelifts described below.
 If you have "jowls” these are sagging facial tissues and the main indication for some form of a SMAS facelift.  The underlying SMAS layer, of the face, must be dissected, lifted, trimmed and re-sutured (not merely folded or suspended with threads or sutures that will not last).  The excess skin is then removed and the facelift incisions closed.
 My most popular SMAS facelift is the minimally invasive, short incision SMAS facelift that has all the benefits of more invasive facelifts (traditional, mid-face, deep plane, cheek lift and subperiosteal facelifts) but with these added benefits:
very small incisions and no incisions extend or are placed within the hair.
minimal tissue dissection = less bruising and swelling = rapid recovery ( several days instead of weeks or months with the more invasive type facelifts mentioned)
can be performed in 90 minutes or less, with or without general anesthesia
no incisions within the hair = no hair loss
excess fat can be removed from the face and neck
excess skin removed from the face and neck
cheeks, chin and jaw line can be augmented with dermal fillers (I prefer Restylane Lyft) or facial implants
most patients fly back home to parts all over the world in as little as 3 days post-op
 I combine facial shaping with every facelift procedure.  When jowls are present, these should be done in concert and not alone or separately in order to create a naturally, more attractive face. Following my beauty principles, women look the most feminine, youthful and attractive with heart shaped faces.  Heart shaped faces have cheeks that are full and round in the front.  When the cheeks are concave or flat in the front, cheek augmentation with a dermal filler or using cheek implants for a permanent enhancement will create full, round cheeks that will feminize the entire face.
 If the chin is weak, this creates an imbalance making the nose appear larger, the mid face top heavy and the lower face look short that de-emphasizes the lips and allows early formation of a double chin.  Chin augmentation using a chin implant will add projection to the chin creating harmony and balance to the lower face.  I have found placement of a silastic chin implant, through a small curved incision under the chin (also allows excess skin removal) to be very safe, quick and highly effective.
Hope this helps.