I have this condition and I'm wondering how successful is the surgery to correct it? and how often the condition will reoccur after the surgery. Of course I know the suture is supposed to stay in place to suspend the lacrimal glands from falling off but how long will that last? What kind of complications have your patients experienced?
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Dealing with a prolapsed lacrimal gland after upper eyelid surgery.
Hello and thank you for your question. Chalazions can take anywhere between a few months to a year to heal. Usually, I recommend using a warm compress and a gentle massage. This should help circulation and open up the affected gland. If this does not help, and if the chalazion has not healed...
Without examing you, it would appear from your photos that you have ptotic or prolapsed lacrimal(tear ) glands rather than fat deposits. Your symtoms of eye irritation,burning, etc, are consistent with long standing dry eye syndrome. I would recommend consultation with a good opthalmologist to...
Please see an actual physician with the appropriate technology for this. The larger veins are harder to remove than the small capillaries. Some may close with a Yag laser. Some need to be stripped, a surgical procedure. See a board certified dermatologist and stop messing around with fol...
