about 25 days post upper and lower surgery, continue to have issue with dry eyes and eyes/skin feeling tight but also numb. Probably normal but when will these sensations subside? thanks in advance
Answer: Blepharoplasty and Dry Eyes
Numbness usually subsides within a few months. The dry eye issue is a complex one. It depends on patients pre-existing dry eye symptoms, amount of eyelid skin +/- underlying muscle excision. This can effect not only if the patient can fully close their eyes, but also the strength of the blink during normal conditions.
Most cases of post-operative dry eye will resolve as the patient adapts to a more open eyelid, as well as scar maturation occurs and eyelid closure improves. This can take at least 3 months and can improve to up to a year after surgery.
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Numbness usually subsides within a few months. The dry eye issue is a complex one. It depends on patients pre-existing dry eye symptoms, amount of eyelid skin +/- underlying muscle excision. This can effect not only if the patient can fully close their eyes, but also the strength of the blink during normal conditions.
Most cases of post-operative dry eye will resolve as the patient adapts to a more open eyelid, as well as scar maturation occurs and eyelid closure improves. This can take at least 3 months and can improve to up to a year after surgery.
Time is on your side.
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March 8, 2016
Answer: How long will blepharoplasty scars abd area be numb? Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the next 6-12 weeks, but depending on the procedure performed, sometimes much longer. Typically this should resolve by 1 year. As it goes past this date, the likelihood of the sensation returning is small. However, it can take up to 2 years. If no return from there, it is unlikely to return. It should be discussed that persistent sensory changes may develop following any surgical procedure. The usual signs of the nerves regenerating and neuropraxia resolving is itching, followed by a burning sensation and then occasional sharp, shock-like pains. These will be normal to experience, and actually a promising sign. Usually, normal sensation returns, but is is also possible to have decreased sensation or even increased sensation to the areas affected. Re-educating nerves postoperatively is often helpful and will allow proper instruction for the affected sensory nerves - methods include using different textures to the affected areas when showering, bathing, applying lotion, etc. If bothersome, there are some medications that may be helpful, including Neurontin for pain for hypersensitivity. You can try various textures such as washcloths, loofahs, cotton sheets, etc. Massaging the areas is also beneficial for the incision to make the finest scar possible. The last place to regain the sensation will be directly adjacent to the incision/scar as the nerves will make its way from the periphery to this location. If continual pain arises, evaluation is warranted. After ruling out other causes, one rare explanation may be that a neuroma has developed and may require surgical excision. This is very unlikely unless a large sensory nerve has been transected inadvertently during the procedure. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: How long will blepharoplasty scars abd area be numb? Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the next 6-12 weeks, but depending on the procedure performed, sometimes much longer. Typically this should resolve by 1 year. As it goes past this date, the likelihood of the sensation returning is small. However, it can take up to 2 years. If no return from there, it is unlikely to return. It should be discussed that persistent sensory changes may develop following any surgical procedure. The usual signs of the nerves regenerating and neuropraxia resolving is itching, followed by a burning sensation and then occasional sharp, shock-like pains. These will be normal to experience, and actually a promising sign. Usually, normal sensation returns, but is is also possible to have decreased sensation or even increased sensation to the areas affected. Re-educating nerves postoperatively is often helpful and will allow proper instruction for the affected sensory nerves - methods include using different textures to the affected areas when showering, bathing, applying lotion, etc. If bothersome, there are some medications that may be helpful, including Neurontin for pain for hypersensitivity. You can try various textures such as washcloths, loofahs, cotton sheets, etc. Massaging the areas is also beneficial for the incision to make the finest scar possible. The last place to regain the sensation will be directly adjacent to the incision/scar as the nerves will make its way from the periphery to this location. If continual pain arises, evaluation is warranted. After ruling out other causes, one rare explanation may be that a neuroma has developed and may require surgical excision. This is very unlikely unless a large sensory nerve has been transected inadvertently during the procedure. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Eyelid numbness and dry eye soon following blepharoplasty
Numbness around the incisions is normal following blepharoplasty and will take a few months to resolve. Some mild numbness (incisional numbness) when you run your fingers over the scars can persist up to a year or permanently. Mild dry eye should also be expected following upper and lower blepharoplasty but will improve in a few months as your blink strengthens. Use natural tears to soothe your eyes in the meantime. Your surgeon may have discussed these aspects of recovery with you as they are entirely expected.
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Answer: Eyelid numbness and dry eye soon following blepharoplasty
Numbness around the incisions is normal following blepharoplasty and will take a few months to resolve. Some mild numbness (incisional numbness) when you run your fingers over the scars can persist up to a year or permanently. Mild dry eye should also be expected following upper and lower blepharoplasty but will improve in a few months as your blink strengthens. Use natural tears to soothe your eyes in the meantime. Your surgeon may have discussed these aspects of recovery with you as they are entirely expected.
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February 23, 2011
Answer: How Long Will Blepharoplasty Scars and Area Be Numb?
To answer the question a few months or sooner. Did not your surgeon explain this in the pre operative visit, called informed consent? From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
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Answer: How Long Will Blepharoplasty Scars and Area Be Numb?
To answer the question a few months or sooner. Did not your surgeon explain this in the pre operative visit, called informed consent? From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
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April 14, 2016
Answer: Numbness after blepharoplasty.
Numbness after blepharoplasty will take a few months to go away. I have never had a patient with this being permanent in 35 years of blepharoplasty.
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Answer: Numbness after blepharoplasty.
Numbness after blepharoplasty will take a few months to go away. I have never had a patient with this being permanent in 35 years of blepharoplasty.
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