I had blepharoplasty on my upper eyelids 2.5 weeks ago and I started to massage my eyelids per my surgeon's instructions a week ago. I notice some white discharge which I think is fat when I massage my eyelids... Is that normal? My surgeon told me I can wear makeup at the 2 week mark but I'm avoiding all skincare and makeup in case my wounds are not 100% healed.
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It's best to see an oculoplastic specialist or ophthalmologist for proper treatment of this condition. This condition is not usually a plastic surgery procedure.
Hi lowerbleph23, Thanks for your question and photos. This is a common issue with transcutaneous lower lid blepharoplasty when combined with skin excision. In the photo of you looking upwards, there appears to be an ectropion (or outward bowing) of your lower lid. However, in the photo of you l...
Please see link below for more details on possibly obtaining more almond shape eyes. You do have inherited lower eyelid retraction with sclera show. The exact treatment depends on many factors including eyeball position, lower eyelid position, lower eyelid laxity, etc.
