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Any Product That a Plastic Surgeon or Burn Specialist Can Recommend to Reduce Tightness Of Eyelid Injury?

asked 4 months ago by Peter Mccaw in uk
Latest answer by A.J. Amadi, MD
Question viewed 64 times
Tags: 2 years post-op, burn, product, recommendation, tightness

I had lower blepharoplasty 2 years ago. During recovery period in a state of anxiety I applied boiled (not cooled) salty water very briefly on the sutures. Ever since the skin around my eyes feels very tight and contracted. I have seen opthalomogists who assure there is no deep burns, however, the tightness continues. Is there any product I can use or surgery (I now have dry eye too)to help remedy this as its very uncomfortable.

3 answers to Any Product That a Plastic Surgeon or Burn Specialist Can Recommend to Reduce Tightness Of Eyelid Injury?

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Psychological issues may truly be at play here

Dear Graeme Without every having seen you or interacted with you, it is difficult to give this following assessment, and this website, although very helpful, does not lend itself to providing a deeper, more thoughtful assessment that I believe you need. I agree with Dr. Steinsapir that the issue at hand is likely not an anatomic problem of skin tightness, but rather your perception of it. The very fact that you applied boiling water to your sutures in a state of anxiety points to... more
A.J. Amadi, MD

Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon
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There is no substitute for a personal examination.

You are in the UK. I recommend a referral by your general ophthalmologist to an oculoplastic surgeon for a more detailed assessment. One immediate concern I have is that you could be suffering from psychological trauma in the form of guilt for applying hot water to your healing eyelids. Doing something like this against medical advise does suggest some type of tendency toward self-harm. You do indicate that you suffered anxiety. It is possible that you do have... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Lower lid tightness

I am not sure if that product exists. Perhaps you have tighet skin from too much skin taken out and your lids are being pulled down and tight. It is impossible to tell without photo and examination. In that case, you might benefit from revisional surgery.
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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