Directly after my belpharoplasty operation I was diagnosed with extreme dry eyes, meibomian gland dysfunction, and a slow blink rate. I still have all three issues and it has been 1.5 years. My eyes had been in excellent health prior to the operation without any issues at all. What could have caused these issues to occur? Thank you.
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May 7, 2014
Answer: Eyelid surgery can aggravate but does not cause dry eye syndrome.
You have a little bit of puffiness in the malar fat pad. When this gets larger it is called a festoon. Looks pretty minimal at this point. If it gets worse, you could try a little laser to tighten the skin on top. Or put some filler around it to blend it in.
The hard knots you are feeling at three weeks after surgery is most likely firmness from swelling from the surgery. If you are concerned then it is best to see your surgeon.