Eye won't close after upper blepharoplasty. Will it eventually close all the way? (Photo)

September 5, 2014
Asked By:Mewart in Florida, FL

I had the upper blepharoplasty surgery 1 week ago. When I close my eyes or am sleeping, my eyes, especially the left side is not closing all the way! Will it eventually close all the way? They are also watering a lot while I am asleep.

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September 7, 2014

Answer: Eye open after bleph

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 7, 2014

Answer: Eye open after bleph

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 6, 2014

Answer: Incomplete eyelid closure

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 6, 2014

Answer: Incomplete eyelid closure

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 28, 2019

Answer: You had a very aggressive eyelid surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 28, 2019

Answer: You had a very aggressive eyelid surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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September 6, 2014

Answer: Eyelid healing

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September 6, 2014

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September 7, 2014

Answer: Eyelid surgery improvement

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