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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD answers: Will I be able to close my eyes after eyelid surgery?

Will I be able to close my eyes after eyelid surgery?


Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
29 days ago
By Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Temporary dysfunction of the orbicularis muscle (closes the eye) is occasionally seen with eyelid surgery.  If too much skin were resected from the upper lids, a permanent inability to close the eyelids could result but this is highly unlikely if the surgery is performed by someone properly trained.

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