Chemosis 3 weeks after lower eyelid surgery. How can I speed up my recovery? (Photo)

February 27, 2015
Asked By:grammyof3 in Santa Teresa, NM

I had a lower eyelid bletharoplasty 3 weeks ago today, still dealing with chemosis in right eye. It's very irritating. I have been on oral steroid, eye drop steroids, Tobradex and Lotemax, also using warm compresses Hoping this will go away soon as it is pushing down on the corner of my eyelid. I've heard from my PS and Ophthalmologist that it will go away on its own, but is there anything else I can do or take to speed that along?

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February 25, 2022

Answer: The number one reason for persistent chemises is dry eye.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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February 25, 2022

Answer: The number one reason for persistent chemises is dry eye.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: Chemises

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March 1, 2015

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 1, 2015

Answer: Chemosis

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February 28, 2015

Answer: Chronic chemosis after blepharoplasty

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February 28, 2015

Answer: Chronic chemosis after blepharoplasty

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