I had both lids done 4 weeks ago. I have some ectropion on the outside of both bottom lids.I have been using warm soaks and massage. Should I still be thinking that this will correct itself or has enough time passed to start thinking about some other correction measures?
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You just had surgery and the incision seem fine. the opening that you refer is minimal and will heal by itself. Please check with your surgeon if is not closed in a few days.
There are various things that could be done to make your eyes more similar. It would not be a standard blepharoplasty or eyelift. You could have tightening of the muscle raising the eyelid on one side which would increase the size as would removing more skin on one side. Also, your lower lid...
Bruising is expected after eyelid surgery and it usually resolves after 7 to 10 days. Persistent bruising and discoloration of the soft tissues can occur. There is really no magic cure as this will ultimately resolve on its own. Occasionally alternating warm and cool compresses...
