Red, Dry Eyes After Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser

Thanks for your question -
Your description could represent a significant problem. The issue is corneal exposure. If you can't protect your cornea you could have significant issues with corneal abrasion that could even affect your eyesight.
The cause of this could be lower lid retraction or it could be that you had some lower lid laxity that is now exacerbated. These issues may get better without intervention but it is critical that steps be taken to protect your eyes while things are healing.
In addition, if this is a persistent problem you may need a temporary procedure to give additional support to your lower lid or a canthopexy (a permanent procedure to tighten the lower lid).
In any case you should talk to your surgeon about these issues as soon as possible.
I hope this helps.

Any patient with dryness after a blepharoplasty should seek immediate medical advice.  Dryness after blepharoplasty can lead to a host of problems including corneal abrasion.

Lubrication with an ophthalmic recommended by your surgeon, artificial tears, and possible manual manipulation of the lower lid are some possible early solutions to dryness.

What you are describing sounds like retraction of the lower eyelid after blepharoplasty and CO2 laser resurfacing.
The eye must be kept moist and not allowed to become dry.
Simple taping of the eyelid with steri strips may be sufficient to keep the eyelid tight against the eye until the swelling has subsided however this may be impossible because of the resurfacing wound.
A simple effective prcoedure called a temporary tarsorraphy in which a small stitch is placed into the corner of the eyelids will pull the lower lid up against the eye and protect the eye until the swelling and lid retraction has subsided.
See your doctor, do not wait.