One Eye Won't Close 19 Days Post Op Upper Blepharoplasty? (photo)

    Although the upper eyelid does appear short, you are early in the postoperative course and conservative measures should be the mainstay of treatment at this point.  Massage and natural skin relaxation with resolution of swelling may provide resolution of the problem.  Obviously, an exam would be mandatory and close followup, prudent.

It is common that the eyes don't close all the way after eyelid surgery. This usually lasts a few days or a week. If it has been this way for a prolonged period of time, it may be the result of too much skin removed. You should be evaluated by your surgeon, or another surgeon for this.  This can be a difficult thing to correct and may require addition of skin with a skin graft.

The reason why the eyes do not close is damage to the motor nerves that supply the orbicularis oculi muscle on the tarsal platform.  It is so very common for these nerves to be weakened by eyelid surgery.  Some recovery is to be expected.  How much recovery cannot be predicted.  What has not recovered by 6 months general will not return.  Use of artificial tears and ointment is very helpful.  You might consider seeing an oculoplastic surgeon or a cornea specialist for help making the eyes comfortable while you heal.