I had upper Blepharoplasty/Eyelid Surgery about 6 weeks ago and am loosing upper and lower eyelashes. I had very swollen eyes and heavy brusing after the procedure...more so than other photos I have seen of other woman who had the operation. Is this eyelash loss considered a complication? Do eyelashes lost in this way usually grow back? If so, how long does it typically take? Thank you!
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Answer: Eyelash Loss after Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery
Best to see an oculoplastic specialist for examination along with CT scan of your orbits. One other thing that can give illusion of the eyeballs look being displaced is if the eyelids are asymmetric. For instance, your left lower eyelid is lower than the right side, which may require eyelid...
Make an appointment with an ocular plastic surgeon to tighten up the loose muscles that hold the eyelid open. Sometimes this can be billed to medical insurance if it is significant enough. Cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty will be of no benefit for this condition.
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