Both the donor site and the lower lids swell and bruise for one to two weeks, and the eyelid area can look lumpy while it settles. Part of the transferred fat is reabsorbed over three months, so the final volume differs from the immediate result and a second session is sometimes needed. Persistent nodules, oil cysts, calcification, or unevenness may develop in this thin skin. Vascular complication is very rare. Infection is uncommon.
The upper lids stay swollen and bruised for roughly two weeks, with tightness, dryness, and watering while healing. Sides rarely match exactly at first, and the crease height may end higher or lower than planned, which occasionally requires revision after several months. The incision line is pink for a period before fading, though it does not disappear. Incomplete lid closure can occur early on. Bleeding and infection are uncommon.