Will crying ruin the area of stitches due to swelling?

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I had upper eyelid surgery and was not very happy with my results. I probably cried almost every weekend for 2 months after my surgery. My eyes were swelling so bad it felt like they will explode and I had a lot of pain in the area of the stitches. Would this harm the way eyes heal? Would this disinformation the position of the stitches? I notice the stitches have stretched and I'm not sure if they can be influenced and heal abnormally.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

From your photos previously posted, I do not see sutures.  You do have a very harsh, overdone upper blepharoplasty.  The eye discomfort is likely related to chronic corneal exposure.  Generally skin grafts are very unsightly and not recommended.  A detailed consultation is needed to determine what your best options are at this point.  I have help many who have issues after eyelid surgery.  My message to you is that there is help and hope out there.  When you are ready, you need to see a specialist who repairs prior unsatisfactory eyelid surgery to determine your options.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I doubt the crying had any real effect on the healing.  However, you don't really state what about your eyelid surgery you didn't like.

Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm sorry that you have had a rough recovery after blepharoplasty.  Crying is unlikely to undue the stitches or harm the results from the procedure.  Make sure that you surgeon is aware of your concerns.  Good luck!

Chris Thiagarajah, MD · Answer

crying won't do anything to your stitches.  I would see your plastic surgeon again to see what can be done.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear liana555, Crying will cause swelling after surgery however it will not affect your overall results or change the position of your incisions. You may want to seek a secondary opinion with another Plastic Surgeon or an  Oculoplastic Surgeon. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Will crying ruin the area of stitches due to swelling?

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Answer: Crying does nothing

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