Should I avoid rubbing my eyelid for the rest of my life after ptosis surgery?

September 7, 2016
Asked By:sina496 in New York, NY

My doctor told me don't rubbing my eyes after surgery but didn't say for how long, should I avoid it for the rest of my life?

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July 28, 2019

Answer: Sorry, I do not recommend that patients to massage an eyelid 1 week after surgery unless there is a very specific reason

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 28, 2019

Answer: Sorry, I do not recommend that patients to massage an eyelid 1 week after surgery unless there is a very specific reason

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 8, 2016

Answer: Rubbing the eye after ptosis Surgery

Jessica Lattman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 8, 2016

Answer: Rubbing the eye after ptosis Surgery

Jessica Lattman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 8, 2016

Answer: Rubbing your eyes after eyelid surgery (ptosis)

Chase Lay, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 8, 2016

Answer: Rubbing your eyes after eyelid surgery (ptosis)

Chase Lay, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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