Eyelid Surgery Uneven Eyes. Will Tape After Surgery Really Help? (photo)

June 17, 2012
Asked By:meko from florida in East Orland, ME

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery 10 days ago. My right bottom eye lid is lower than my left. you can see more white under my right brown eye. 5 days after surgery my dr removed stiches and put tape under both eyes for 7 days. I am concerned my eyes are going to stay uneven? My right eye looks bigger than my left? It still looks uneven w tape. I see my dr at Day 14 to remove tape. I am really concerned if I researched my dr. enough? If it stays uneven what should i do?

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August 17, 2018

Answer: Tape will not really make much difference here.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 17, 2018

Answer: Tape will not really make much difference here.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 11, 2015

Answer: Low or retracted eyelids

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Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 11, 2015

Answer: Low or retracted eyelids

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Amiya Prasad, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 25, 2012

Answer: Taping may or may not help

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 25, 2012

Answer: Taping may or may not help

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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