Hello i got an upper eye blepharoplasty on 8/19/13 and i noticed it still feels tight and numb when i tried to put on makeup, i cannot feel my eyelids are numb, yet they hurt when i tried to apply eyeliner if that makes any sense. Is this normal? They also feel tight although i can close my eyes.
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Answer: Eyelids may not feel completely normal for six months after blepharoplasty.
Droopy eyelids can have many causes. There are now new techniques especially for lower lid support that minimize risk such as lateral access only techniques. If it is your upper lid that is droopy that can usually be repaired by a fairly straightforward procedure. Submitting a photo with more...
It is normal to have residual swelling even after 3 weeks after surgery. You have to remain patient and continue seeing your surgeon for your regular follow up visits. Good luck.
Thank you for the photo. the amount of ptosis seems to be small, but it is hard to make a good call with the particular photo. It sounds by your description that you may have drooping, (ptosis) of the eyelid. This can be fixed in most cases. Each patient is different. Please see an...