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How Long Will Blepharoplasty Scars and Area Be Numb?
about 25 days post upper and lower surgery, continue to have issue with dry eyes and eyes/skin feeling tight but also numb. Probably normal but when will these sensations subside? thanks in advance
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sandiego4161
in sandiego
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Numbness after blepharoplasty.
Numbness after blepharoplasty will take a few months to go away. I have never had a patient with this being permanent in 35 years of blepharoplasty.
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Tightness, Numbness and Dry Eye after Blepharoplasty
This is a question you are better off asking your surgeon, since these symptoms are somewhat related to the method used for the surgery. Dry eye is the least related to method. It usually lasts several weeks to several months, especially early in the morning. The weather also modifies the symptoms. During the winter, the symptoms are usually exaggerated. The best treatment is frequent blinking and use of a lubricant like Systane or Refresh Tears. The tightness usually resolves within the...
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Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty and Dry Eyes
Numbness usually subsides within a few months. The dry eye issue is a complex one. It depends on patients pre-existing dry eye symptoms, amount of eyelid skin +/- underlying muscle excision. This can effect not only if the patient can fully close their eyes, but also the strength of the blink during normal conditions.
Most cases of post-operative dry eye will resolve as the patient adapts to a more open eyelid, as well as scar maturation occurs and eyelid closure improves. This can...
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Eyelid numbness and dry eye soon following blepharoplasty
Numbness around the incisions is normal following blepharoplasty and will take a few months to resolve. Some mild numbness (incisional numbness) when you run your fingers over the scars can persist up to a year or permanently. Mild dry eye should also be expected following upper and lower blepharoplasty but will improve in a few months as your blink strengthens. Use natural tears to soothe your eyes in the meantime. Your surgeon may have discussed these aspects...
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These sensations may last several months.
Dry eye is relatively common after eyelid surgery and can persist for a period of time after surgery, often two months but occasionally longer. Talk with your surgeon about your concerns and also consider seeing your ophthalmologist (Eye MD) about your symptoms. Treatment is usually in the form of artificial tears and ointment at bedtime when indicated.
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Numbness after eyelid surgery may last several months
Dry eyes and numbness around the incisions made for your blepharoplasty can persist for several months. Numbness usually resolves in a matter of months. However, dry eyes are more variable, depending on your personal medical history (e.g., if you had dry eyes before surgery), the technique used for your surgery, and the tightness of your eyelid skin and associated muscles.
The best way to find out if the dry eye is more serious is to see your doctor. Often, patience is rewarded by...
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Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Skin Numbness after Blepharoplasty
Hi sandiego4161 in sandiego,
Numbness after plastic surgery is expected. Typically, this routine numbness improves gradually over several weeks. 25 days is still relatively early after blepharoplasty, and you should continue to see improvement over time. Speak with your eyelid plastic surgeon regarding these and any concerns you have. Best of luck.
Dr. Chaboki
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Blepharoplasty scars
Give it time to heal. You are only 3 and one-half weeks post surgery, The scars usually fade nicely with time and the numbness improves as the swelling subsides.
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How Long Will Blepharoplasty Scars and Area Be Numb?
To answer the question a few months or sooner. Did not your surgeon explain this in the pre operative visit, called informed consent? From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
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