Unilateral eyelid retraction or aging eyelid? (photos)

Question

I had a bilateral blepharoplasty in 2015. Postop I did have several incidences of dehiscing with the OS re-suturing the incisions several times. I was concerned in the beginning since he left the sutures in x14days before removing them. I now have had one eye with eyelid retraction for past five months. I have gone to an ophthalmologist w/normal eye exam as well as had thyroid checked since I was diagnosed 3yrs ago with hypothyroidism. I remain on daily Armour. Is this normal aging?

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Imook61, thank you for your question. It is crucial to see the photos before surgery. You can only know if there is some type of scar tissue causing retraction by comparing with before surgery photos. If so, it is necessary to re-operate and try to make a new incision to improve and undo the retraction that may have been caused in the eye.. It is important that you have a consultation with a board certified specialist to determine a surgical plan according to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear mook61,
Your blepharoplasty surgery is now 7 years ago and of course the aging process continues from there.  I am not sure what you mean by retraction.  It appears that you have a ptosis on the one eye that is causing overactivity of your eyebrow muscle creating the asymmetry.  Ptosis is often a result of continued aging processes.  So, it is likely that you will need a ptosis repair.  An in person examination can determine if that is indeed the case.  Good luck!

Unilateral eyelid retraction or aging eyelid? (photos)

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