Can the lower canaliculus be injured from a blepharoplasty?

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Can the lower calaliculus/punctum be damaged from transconjuctival bleph? Maybe from being stretched? Does the fat removal even go near that area?

C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

Although it would be very uncommon, the canalicular system can be damaged from lower lid surgery. It would be easy to check if there is any scarring with irrigation of the canalicular system.

Can the lower canaliculus be injured from a blepharoplasty?

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