I had lid ptosis repair 12 days ago and I still can't close 1 eye entirely. The eyes now look completely different from each other and 1 eye has a fold over the crease (like Asian eyes) w/ skin drooping over the crease. Most swelling has gone, as I peaked 12 hours post op. The asymmetry and not being able to close 1 eye has not improved since early after surgery. My Dr said this will look just fine next week, but I can't imagine this will "even out" with the extreme difference in both eyes.
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December 27, 2014
Answer: Your eyes are not permanently messed up-yet.
It may correct itself with some scar massage if early after surgery. Talk to your surgeon about this but it is quite common for some early pull downward and laterally. I have had patients push in the opposite direction just below the lateral scar to correct this. It can be...
The eyelid skin heals very quickly, so the sticks have to be removed early. I remove them between 3 to 6 days after the surgery. If the stitches are left in for too long, it can results in cysts. Small cysts or milia can be opened with a needle by your doctor in the office. 12 days is early for...
You probably had developed ptosis in your eyelid. If it is not improving with time, you may be a candidate for ptosis surgery. I would recommend having you see an oculoplastic surgeon for eyelid evaluation. Good luck.