I had bad eye surgery and cannot close my eyes. Is there surgery to add more skin to my eyelid or on top? It will not get better with time.
Answer: The key is a careful consultation to assess the eyes and determine what your needs are. Sometimes the best fix for short upper eyelids is to elevate the lower eyelid. This avoids and unsightly skin graft. The consultation determines what issues you are concerned about and what resources are left to restore your cosmetic appearance. The available corrections are powerful in the right hands. The first step is personal assessment.
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Answer: The key is a careful consultation to assess the eyes and determine what your needs are. Sometimes the best fix for short upper eyelids is to elevate the lower eyelid. This avoids and unsightly skin graft. The consultation determines what issues you are concerned about and what resources are left to restore your cosmetic appearance. The available corrections are powerful in the right hands. The first step is personal assessment.
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February 20, 2015
Answer: Revisional eyelid surgery with skin graft It is unfortunate that you have the problem you do now but the good news is that reconstructive surgery is possible to restore eye closure, specifically skin graft placement to replace lost skin. It is important to see an oculoplastic surgeon.
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February 20, 2015
Answer: Revisional eyelid surgery with skin graft It is unfortunate that you have the problem you do now but the good news is that reconstructive surgery is possible to restore eye closure, specifically skin graft placement to replace lost skin. It is important to see an oculoplastic surgeon.
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Answer: Are there surgeries to fix too much eyelid skin removed from eyes? The short answer to your question is yes. Howevedr, you need to see an Oculoplastic surgeon to determine whether this is the best solution for you. There may be better solutions.
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Answer: Are there surgeries to fix too much eyelid skin removed from eyes? The short answer to your question is yes. Howevedr, you need to see an Oculoplastic surgeon to determine whether this is the best solution for you. There may be better solutions.
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February 19, 2015
Answer: Difficulty closing eyes after blepharoplasty I'm sorry you are dealing with this complication. Without knowing what type of surgery you had or when it was done, it is difficult to give you a precise fix. I would recommend follow-up with your surgeon, or second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon to assess your eyes and discuss options to improve your lagophthalmos. While you wait for evaluation, it is important to keep your eyes moisturized with drops ointment to prevent corneal ulceration.
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February 19, 2015
Answer: Difficulty closing eyes after blepharoplasty I'm sorry you are dealing with this complication. Without knowing what type of surgery you had or when it was done, it is difficult to give you a precise fix. I would recommend follow-up with your surgeon, or second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon to assess your eyes and discuss options to improve your lagophthalmos. While you wait for evaluation, it is important to keep your eyes moisturized with drops ointment to prevent corneal ulceration.
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