14 days since surgery and I developed Chemosis in both eyes almost immediately and whilst it’s not getting any worse it’s definitely not getting any better either. I have steroid drops, ointment and cover my eyes every night. The Chemosis doesn’t worry me as much as the retraction which looks hideous. My ps said it will get better as the Chemosis goes away. I guess I’m looking for reassurance that he’s right. Please help.
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You are still in the healing period. It usually takes 3 months for full healing. Communicate with your surgeon. Adjustments or additional treatments are possible if necessary.
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Aside from surgery, filler can also be injected into the right lower eyelid to push it up. Sometimes the filler can make the right lower eyelid look more puffy though and may make the asymmetry worse. There are also more minimally invasive surgical options especially if you are...
Lower eyelid ectropion or retraction repair should NOT make the eyes smaller with proper canthoplasty technique. Most of the work should be on the lower eyelids themselves rather than the canthus.
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