Many Of you Doctors wrote things like " I would see an opthamologist and discuss options such as plugs, tape, and make sure you are using proper eye ointments and drops" in response to my question that was about the Dr. cut too much upper eyelid skin so my eye is not closing while asleep and it's been six months . So my question is till when do I have to use tapes , ointment drops etc...? when will my eyelid get back to normal? (I'm suffering here) :( Thanks in advance
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February 21, 2012
Answer: The reason a second opinion consultation is indicated is that this may never return to normal.
This looks mostly like hollowing and shadowing and filler would probably be the best treatment. Fat repositioning would not be indicated because there’s not enough fat. Most likely Restylane or Juvederm would give a very nice and long lasting result. Also, Radiesse in the cheek area would...
As others have noted you have lower eyelid ectropion where the eyelid gets pulled downward by scarring. This is a known complication of facial fracture repair. The good news is that many will improve with massage, eyelid taping, and time. Keep your eye lubricated and talk with your plastic...
Yes. It is important to have someone with you the first night after a surgery. You cannot drive home after anesthesia for the upper blepharoplasty and in the event you need to get back to the office for any type of surgically related emergencies it is important to have a caretaker.
