Lower Lid Retraction Immediately After Eye Surgery, is This Normal? (photo)

June 24, 2012
Asked By:lilah04

It has only been 6 days since my lower eyelid surgery to remove excess skin under my eyes, but I noticed right after surgery (like 2 minutes) my left eye was already pulled down ie. retraction. This eye was also the one with more excess skin before surgery. I asked the Dr. if he did more to that eye and he said no. It is also bruised & swollen more than the other. I am so worried about this, My Dr. said don't worry it will heal fine and told me to do a blinking exercise and anti-inflam. drops

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June 27, 2012

Answer: Too much retraction

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A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 27, 2012

Answer: Too much retraction

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A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 23, 2021

Answer: There is nothing normal about how your eyes look.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 23, 2021

Answer: There is nothing normal about how your eyes look.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 7, 2019

Answer: Lid retraction is not normal after blepharoplasty

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May 7, 2019

Answer: Lid retraction is not normal after blepharoplasty

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June 27, 2012

Answer: Lower lid ectropion

June 27, 2012

Answer: Lower lid ectropion

May 7, 2019

Answer: Lid retraction after lid surgery is not normal

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Answer: Lid retraction after lid surgery is not normal

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