Can eyelid retraction repair with alloderm graft be reversed or corrected?

After eyelid retraction surgery using acellular dermal matrix (ADM), some swelling and firmness in the area can be expected during the healing process. It's normal for the area to feel firm or hard due to the tissue response to the surgery and the presence of the graft material. However,...

Excessive scarring can cause retraction as well. Massage and 5 fu injections may help. Lower eyelid lift in one eye can be another possibility as transconjunctival blepharoplasty may cause lower eyelid retractors release and lower eyelid lift.

Thank you for your question. Recent studies have shown some good results with Tepezza and chronic Graves related proptosis. Whether that is a good option for a particular patient is an individualized decision based on a variety of factors. You should consult with a fellowship trained ASOPRS...

Retraction repair after previous surgery or trauma is one of the most challenging and unpredictable surgeries we encounter in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery due to the previous scarring in the area. Some cases of retraction can be addressed by releasing the lower lid retractors and...

Tarsys uses decelluarized pig collagen to create a tissue scaffolding. This is used as a space graft. In my opinion it is not a reliable spacer graft. Additionally, I have seen cases of persistent tissue swelling that necessitated the removal of the graft. I have not seen this type of persistent...

Scleral show occurs when the lower eyelid rests too low, exposing the white of the eye below the iris. There are several ways to address this issue, including surgical and non-surgical options. Non-surgical options include using temporary filler injections, such as hyaluronic acid-based...