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

It's not uncommon for the eyelids to gap open by a millimeter or so immediately after UPPER eyelid surgery (due to swelling and probably some cautery dehydration of the wound), but this should resolve within hours to a day or two. With LOWER eyelid surgery, this should never occur. If it does, immediate... more

Even when a Blepharoplasty (eye lid lift) is done conservatively with care to make sure that NOT too much skin is removed to preclude the touching / meeting of the lids over the globe - you may still have a temporary inability of closing your eyes completely (LAGOPHTHALMOS).  This is usually due to... more

One of the functions of the eyelids is to protect the globe (eyeball), which isn't possible if the eyelids do not conform well.  Inadequate closure of the eyes, lagophthalmos can occur because of a genetically over prominent eye, trauma, including cosmetic surgery, strokes or Bell's palsy and just as a... more

Eye closure after blepharoplasty should be normal. If aggresive skin resection is done on the upper eyelids the upper eyelid function may be disturbed for a week or so but should return to normal. That is why you are given moisturizing ointment to place on the eyes during recovery. If too much skin is removed... more

Eyelid surgery requires expertise in order to obtain natural results with minimal risk of complications. In most cases, patients are able to completely close their eyes after blepharoplasty surgery. If you are unable to, contact your surgeon in the early postoperative setting and discuss options to protect... more

Although there can be swelling immediately after, the eyes make temporarily not close at night.There is an ointment to put in your eyes at night to keep them moist. Thereafter, your eyes should close normally.

You should be able to close your eyelids after eye lid surgery.  There are 4 potential causes for this to happen: Too much upper eye lid skin has been removed. Brows lifted too high during a brow lift. Too much lower eyelid skin removed causing the lower lids to bow Initial post operative... more

Tear production diminishes naturally as we age.  The function of the eyelids, in addition to protecting the cornea, is to help spread the tear film over the eye and prevent exposure problems.  Therefore, over-excision of skin in a patient with mild dry eyes will lead to major league dry eyes. ... more

 It is vital that you be able to close and protect your eyes after an upper lid blepharoplasty.  I personally lift the skin of the lid, do any underneath work needed and then drape the skin over the incision with the eyelid closed to be sure I am never taking more skin than I should.  This is... more

Eyelid closure after eyelid surgery is an important consideration. When removing excessive upper eyelid skin and/or fat from the upper eyelid areas, it is important that your surgeon not remove too much skin or this can affect your ability to close your eyelids resulting in chronically dry eyes. This can be... more