I was just wondering why I can't wear a little eyeliner a day or 2 after my non-incisional double eyelid surgery? I can understand not putting makeup on where the suture is, but why is it a problem if the eyeliner is not at all close to touching the suture? Also, is it possible to keep a few lash extensions on before my non-incisional surgery?
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January 25, 2018
Answer: Makeup After NonIncisional Eyelid Surgery? Wait 2 to 3 Weeks Before Using Makeup After Eye Surgery
Dear Raja_Peter,Thank you for you question. A chalazion is a cyst in the eyelid that occurs due to a block oil gland. The chalazion itself causes swelling and the cyst can also exert pressure on the levator mechanism of the eyelid leading to ptosis (droopy eyelid). Treatment of the chalazion ...
It appears you have asymmetric upper lid ptosis with brow compensation, compounded by bony orbit asymmetry. Improvement may be possible using eyelid surgery but perfect symmetry is not achievable.
The main reason for your sad looking eyes is negative canthal tilt with lower eyelid retraction. It is possible to make the eyes more almond shaped. It requires elevating the lower eyelids, not just canthoplasty. That is critical to understands as doing canthoplasty alone can distort the eye...