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Blepharoplasty caused incomplete blink which caused MGD and many issues, could surgery help?

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14 months ago I had a terrible blepharoplasty, I have a little lagophthalmos and very minor lower eyelid retraction. I don’t fully blink as my orbicularis muscle is weak and when I blink the lack of strength and lack of contact between the lids don’t activate my meibonian glands, so no oil is coming out. If I correct the minor lagophthalmos could this be solved? If I raise my lower lids will the upper eyelid have more strength upon contact in spite of orbicularis damage? Please help!!!!!

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