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Canthopexy After Blepharoplasty?

Can a canthopexy be performed after a few weeks of Blepharoplasty to correct mild lower eyelid ectropion?

Is Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty Better Than Transcutaneous?

I was told that transcutaneous can cause ectropion and change the shape of your eyes

I Have Mild Ectropion on my Rt Lower Lid Due to a Blepharoplasty Yrs Ago, Can It B Fixed?

9yrs ago,had quadblepharoplasty n canthopexy. rt. lower lid have mild ectropion due to surgeon being overly agressive. Dr tried 2 fix it twice by...

Ectropian Surgery With Tarsal Strip Procedure Not Working 3 Weeks Post-Op

I had lower eyelid surgery for an ectropian left eye with a tarsal strip procedure three weeks ago. My lower lid is not working. The surgeon says it...

Ectropion After Lower Blepharoplasty

I had lower blepharoplasty on May 25 and this is where I am today. The doctor IS an opthamologist and has been doing this surgery for 12 years. At...

Does an Under Eye Skin Pinch Need to Be Associated with a Canthopexy to Prevent Ectropion? (photo)

I am a 24 year old female and I have lax skin under my eyes, which creases up when I smile and forms wrinkles. If I place a finger just bellow my...

One Eye Looks Smaller Than the Other After Ectropion Repair and I Have Impaired Vision when I Look to my Left? (photo)

In Feb 2012 I had an ectropion repair after top & lower eye surgery 6 months prior. My left eye wouldn't stay closed while I slept so was always...

Ectropian and Retraction Post-Blepharoplasty...Temporary?

I have just seen my PS for a 1 month post op check following a lower blepharoplasty. I raised my concern about a slight ectropian on the rims of both...

How Long Does It Take for Ectropion to Correct Itself After Eyelid Surgery?

I had both lids done 4 weeks ago. I have some ectropion on the outside of both bottom lids.I have been using warm soaks and massage. Should I still be...

Do I Have Lower Lid Retraction or Ectropion? (photo)

I had lower eyelid surgery with lateral canthopexies 13 months ago. I am concerned I have either lower lid retraction or ectropion. If I have either...

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