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Removal of a chalazion is not comfortable. We give local anesthesia into the area to numb the lid. But a clamp needs to be placed to flip the lid over. Even with the local, this creates a strong pressure sensation for patients. It usually subsides after a couple of minutes, but can be pretty uncomfortable.
First, it is likely that you did not need chalazia surgery . Many of these lesions melt away with an injection of steroids. The conflict is that doctors make more money operating on the eyelid than they do injecting the eyelid. I only operate on chalzia that do not respond to steroids injections. Fortunately that vast majority do not need any surgery whatsoever.
Hi. I hope you are doing better now and your chalazion has resolved. Pain is a very subjective thing. What is painful to one person may not be to another. That said, chalazion removal is typically not very painful. Usually, the most painful part of the procedure is injecting the local anesthesia. There are ways to make this more comfortable but some people will still feel some pain. The actual placement of the clamp is not usually painful, however, some people feel pressure when the lid is everted (flipped). In most cases the benefit from removal of the chalazion outweighs the discomfort of the procedure. Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.
I’m a cosmetic oculofacial plastic surgeon and I specialize in cosmetic surgery of the eyes, face and body. I’m a fellow certified by the American Society of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery and have been in practice for over 20 years. Your condition is referred to as ptosis or drooping of you...
It may be related to hollowness. An analogy is: letting air out of a balloon causes it to deflate with "wrinkles". That can be improved by filler or fat injection. See an oculoplastic specialist for evaluation.
I’m a board certified cosmetic surgeon certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. My background is also in eye surgery and oculofacial plastic surgery with a fellowship training in the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. I’m also a specialist in ...
I would have left the dehised would alone. They close fairly rapidly on their own and generally do not warrant surgical intervention. Some believe this is a sign of an infection or some issue. As mentioned this often clears up on their own with minimal would care in the form of...
A lower lid skin pinch can be a great option for the right patient. You would benefit from an in person consultation with a board certified surgeon with expertise in periorbital rejuvenation.
Thanks for the question. You should be able to flying by 1-2 weeks after your surgery. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.
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