Bigger lump after chalazion removal surgery

Hello,

Five days ago, I went for chalazion removal surgery, once the doctor said he pressed out all the yellow liquid (or something like that), he right away applied pressure to my eye (maybe to stop it from bleeding or something). I didnt get to see it because it's covered until 6 hours later, it was abit lumpy.

Now, it's been 5 days and counting more, the lump has not been getting any smaller, indeed the size now is bigger than before the operation. Pls advise if it's normal, and if yes how long would it take? What should I do?

rgds,
Dee

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Use the search feature and archives to read about chalazion surgery. It often takes a couple of months for swelling and redness to go away

JCH MD