15 days post Rhinoplasty, my right eye will not fully close. What do I do? Is this normal? Help please. (Photo)

This is a very interesting situation.  It is uncommon for any such issue to arise after rhinoplasty.  However there is one possibility that I can think of. During low lateral osteotomies a bruise can happen to one of the nerve branches of the facial nerve that goes from the lower eyelid to the upper eyelid.  This is not explained even in the textbooks very well.  I happened to notice only through discussion with one of my esteemed colleagues Dr. Jeffrey Schiller who is currently investigating this abnormal branch of the facial nerve not found in everyone.  If you wish, you can reach out to him and discussed her case further.  He is an oculoplastic surgeon in New York City and New Jersey.  The good news is that the nerve should heal with time and you should be able to achieve a complete eyelid closure.  Kindly post a follow-up over the next few weeks to a few months to educate us all.RegardsDr. J

This is not expected after rhinoplasty surgery.  You need to see an eye specialist as well as your surgeon to evaluate. Normal surgical swelling does not typically cause persistent symptoms as described.   Its possible you have a corneal abrasion from the surgery which would explain the blurred vision and discomfort.   If you sustained trauma to the tear duct you which can occur with osteotomies then persistent tearing can occur.  Hopefully it is nothing serious and it will settle down.  To be safe see any ophthalmologist asap. 

This is something you have to pay attention too. If your eye can't close you can dry out your cornea and that can be dangerous for your eye. Keeping your eye moist drops and/or ointment is critical in its most important at night when you don't blink. If you have pain in your eye you should talk to your doctor and consider ophthalmology consultation.

Sounds a bit unusual for a standard rhinoplasty but swelling can cause this problem.  Take precautions against irritation to your cornea by using wetting drops.  Ask your plastic surgeon if you need to see an ophthalmologist.  

Sounds like a longer recovery in your presented case. If by 21 days still with issues than you may need a eye or near examine.....

Thanks for sharing your picture.I do not thick the lack of eye closure has to do with your rhinoplasty, however you should consult an Otolaryngologist/Ophthalmogist for potential causes and further management!At this stage in order to prevent further damage to your eye/ vision I would recommend regular artificial tear plus lubrication and tapping of your eyelid at night !!best wishes J TaheryOtolaryngologist/Facial Plastic SurgeonChesterUK

Without a proper examination it is difficult to evaluate. however, based on your picture and description I would be concerned about an infection.  There appears to be redness and persistent swelling that should not be present 15 days out from surgery.  I would notify your surgeon and consider going to an emergency room.  An infection around the eye can become very serious.