*Medical history*: Had ptosis and chalazion surgeries last year. *My current problem*: I had chalazion in my upper eyelid one week ago. I immediately used hot compress and steroid ointment. The swollen was big and painful for 4 days. Then it became smaller and not painful after. Now I don't feel anything on my eyelid when I touch it, yet it is still really droopy. Why is my eye droopy when the chalazion is gone? Could this be permanent? For how long should I wait before seeing a surgeon?
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I usually recommend using warm compresses on the eyelids twice a day to help decrease swelling. But it usually takes up 6 months for the healing to be complete. Don't worry.
Unforutnaltey you're looking down in the photo and so it's not easy to know if you do or not, but you might have ptosis of the eyelids. You can ask your primary doctor about examining you for it and make a referral to a plastic surgeon if needed. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns w...
It appears that your eyelids are not in the right position. This can happen due to age and relaxation of the structures that attach the lid to the bone. It can also happen after surgery due to scar formation and shrinking of the soft tissues.
It appears you need a canthoplasty (a procedure...
