I'm 6 weeks post op eyelid surgery and my doc flipped my eyelid. Will it damage my results?

July 18, 2014
Asked By:Mary3434 in Fresno, CA

Went to eye doctor for glasses eyes were dry so doctor was looking at eyes for dryness he said he was going to flip my eyelid i said that im not supposed to touch them he flipped it anyway i was soo upset im only 6 weeks post opp eyelid surgery can this damage my results thank u!

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July 21, 2014

Answer: Concerned after vision exam

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 21, 2014

Answer: Concerned after vision exam

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July 21, 2014

Answer: "Flipped" eyelid after surgery

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCFacial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
July 21, 2014

Answer: "Flipped" eyelid after surgery

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCFacial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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July 21, 2014

Answer: Eyelid Manipulation after Surgery

Robert M. Freund, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 21, 2014

Answer: Eyelid Manipulation after Surgery

Robert M. Freund, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: No damage to your eyelid would be suspected

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Answer: No damage to your eyelid would be suspected

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