I am 7 weeks post surgery I would ask you please to give me your honest opinion if you think to much skin was removed from my eyes after upper eyelid surgery my eyes don't stay closed while I sleep and I can't close them if I put my hair in a ponytail please help I am at my wits end
February 6, 2020
Answer: Too much skin removed? Several factors cause lagophthalmos (lids not closing completely after blepharoplasty). 1. Immediately after surgery, the anesthetic and swelling prevent normal function of the orbicularis oculi muscle. This should resolve completely over time (8-12 weeks). 2. The septum could be caught in the closure. This may not resolve for many months. Have your surgeon check you periodically. 3. Too much skin removal - it appears that you have plenty left. 4. The lids may be loose from canthus to canthus - several causes - eye-rubbing, sleeping on the face, sleep apnea, eye makeup removal (rubbing). My advice is to give this more healing time, avoid eye-rubbing, use ocular lubricants - drops in daytime and ointment at night for comfort, and see your surgeon for follow-up advice. Best wishes.
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February 6, 2020
Answer: Too much skin removed? Several factors cause lagophthalmos (lids not closing completely after blepharoplasty). 1. Immediately after surgery, the anesthetic and swelling prevent normal function of the orbicularis oculi muscle. This should resolve completely over time (8-12 weeks). 2. The septum could be caught in the closure. This may not resolve for many months. Have your surgeon check you periodically. 3. Too much skin removal - it appears that you have plenty left. 4. The lids may be loose from canthus to canthus - several causes - eye-rubbing, sleeping on the face, sleep apnea, eye makeup removal (rubbing). My advice is to give this more healing time, avoid eye-rubbing, use ocular lubricants - drops in daytime and ointment at night for comfort, and see your surgeon for follow-up advice. Best wishes.
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