Why so many steri strips below my lower eyelid? (photos)

November 3, 2015
Asked By:kaymorton in Los Angeles, CA

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery a few days ago. There seems to be a lot of steri-strips supporting my lower eyelids, which are really restrictive and uncomfortable. When I see photos of other people they seem to have a lot less steri-strips than me. I asked my PS about it, as the eye ointment I am using is soaking into the strips and making them greasy and dirty, but he just said use less ointment :( Is this amount of steri-strips normal?

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November 5, 2015

Answer: A lot of steri strips but nothing to worry about

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Answer: A lot of steri strips but nothing to worry about

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November 4, 2015

Answer: Taping after lower eyelid surgery

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Answer: Taping after lower eyelid surgery

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November 4, 2015

Answer: Taping after eyelid surgery ?

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November 4, 2015

Answer: Eyelid Steristrips

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Answer: Eyelid Steristrips

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