My left lower eye lid is pulling away from the inner corner of the eye after lower eyelid surgery.

June 27, 2015
Asked By:rajindergill in Houston, TX

I am into 5th day of lower eye lid surgery. I had fat and skin removed and I am concerned about the pulling of the lid away from the eye. I dont know if its ectropion or it could be pulled away because of the tape.

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June 28, 2015

Answer: Okay, you are in trouble.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
June 28, 2015

Answer: Okay, you are in trouble.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 6, 2015

Answer: Problem with eyelid position after surgery

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July 6, 2015

Answer: Problem with eyelid position after surgery

July 5, 2015

Answer: Make sure your eye is protected

July 5, 2015

Answer: Make sure your eye is protected

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