I had a lower Blepharoplasty two weeks ago, and both of my eyes look a little droopy, especially the left one, giving me a tired look. Is it possible to correct it? How and when? I had a previous blapharoplasty four years ago.
April 17, 2009
Answer: Wait First - Correction would be possible ... After 2 weeks, remaining swelling and muscle weekness can all contribute to a droopy looking lower lid. I general, any blepharoplasty will disturb the lower eyelid support. Having had a blepharoplasty in the past, I would be not surprised that your support is borderline. Many blepharoplasty surgeons may add support with virtually any secondary lower blepharoplasty prophylactically.
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April 17, 2009
Answer: Wait First - Correction would be possible ... After 2 weeks, remaining swelling and muscle weekness can all contribute to a droopy looking lower lid. I general, any blepharoplasty will disturb the lower eyelid support. Having had a blepharoplasty in the past, I would be not surprised that your support is borderline. Many blepharoplasty surgeons may add support with virtually any secondary lower blepharoplasty prophylactically.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Be patient only two weeks into lower blepharoplasty Only two weeks after a blepharoplasty is too soon to be worried about the outcome. Give it more time. However, it sounds like what you are describing is that the lower eyelid margin is pulled down a little bit called scleral (the white part) show or lower eyelid retraction. It is a risk especially in revision blepharoplasty. Right now the most important consideration is that the eye is well moisturized. If the eyelid is pulled down and exposing too much of the globe (eyeball) you may experience dry eye symptoms which can be dangerous. If your eye feels gritty or sandy make sure you let your doctor know and get on some eye lubrication. Then give it 3 months at least to heal. Worst case scenario is that corrective surgery can be done although you need to find someone who does it well. It can be tricky.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Be patient only two weeks into lower blepharoplasty Only two weeks after a blepharoplasty is too soon to be worried about the outcome. Give it more time. However, it sounds like what you are describing is that the lower eyelid margin is pulled down a little bit called scleral (the white part) show or lower eyelid retraction. It is a risk especially in revision blepharoplasty. Right now the most important consideration is that the eye is well moisturized. If the eyelid is pulled down and exposing too much of the globe (eyeball) you may experience dry eye symptoms which can be dangerous. If your eye feels gritty or sandy make sure you let your doctor know and get on some eye lubrication. Then give it 3 months at least to heal. Worst case scenario is that corrective surgery can be done although you need to find someone who does it well. It can be tricky.
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