I have had blepharoplasty in January. The result is very depressing. I can't close my left eye. During nights my eye is open and I need to tape and protect. Beside this, I suffer from Hollow-Eyes as too much fat has been removed, and no lid creases . Please, is there any help? Can it only be fixed by skin graft? And how would that work? My face lost its naturality. and I can't sleep. Thank you for help
Answer: A difficult situation This is a difficult situation. If you have not done so already, I suggest consulting with an oculoplastic surgeon. I’m not sure what kind of provider did your procedure but you should be in the care of someone who has ophthalmology training I think. There’s no easy solution and I think most providers would recommend supportive care with use of nighttime ophthalmologic ointment and minimize the chance of developing dry eyes. This could include putting a plug in your punctum to minimize tear drainage. For individuals who have difficulty with closing their eyelids based on neurological origin and gold weight can be placed in the upper eyelid. I don’t think this would help in your case. Skin grafting is the definitive treatment in severe cases and for this male foreskin is the skin of choice. Consult with senior oculoplastic surgeons in your community and see what they have to say. I recommend relying on in person consultations and avoiding virtual consultations. Perhaps you’ll find some brilliant insight on this website, but I have a feeling that your case which is sufficiently complex deserves and requires in person assessment and recommendations. Your situation is unfortunate. On a sidenote, I hope you have followed up with your original provider so that he or she is aware of your outcome and don’t do this to other people. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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Answer: A difficult situation This is a difficult situation. If you have not done so already, I suggest consulting with an oculoplastic surgeon. I’m not sure what kind of provider did your procedure but you should be in the care of someone who has ophthalmology training I think. There’s no easy solution and I think most providers would recommend supportive care with use of nighttime ophthalmologic ointment and minimize the chance of developing dry eyes. This could include putting a plug in your punctum to minimize tear drainage. For individuals who have difficulty with closing their eyelids based on neurological origin and gold weight can be placed in the upper eyelid. I don’t think this would help in your case. Skin grafting is the definitive treatment in severe cases and for this male foreskin is the skin of choice. Consult with senior oculoplastic surgeons in your community and see what they have to say. I recommend relying on in person consultations and avoiding virtual consultations. Perhaps you’ll find some brilliant insight on this website, but I have a feeling that your case which is sufficiently complex deserves and requires in person assessment and recommendations. Your situation is unfortunate. On a sidenote, I hope you have followed up with your original provider so that he or she is aware of your outcome and don’t do this to other people. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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