I had a TC lower blepharoplasty with excess skin excision 3 weeks ago today. I am healing well except for very tight scarring especially in the inner parts of the eye. When I look up, my eyelid "bows" outwards. When I look straight there is white of my eye showing which wasn't there before surgery. My plastic surgeon said to massage my lid upwards as far as to cover my pupil. This is impossible as my eyelid doesn't lift a bit. Is this likely to go away with time? Any suggestions on massage?
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April 2, 2016
Answer: You had a much bigger eyelid surgery than you realize.
Please see link below for more details on possibly obtaining more almond shape eyes. You do have inherited lower eyelid retraction with sclera show. The exact treatment depends on many factors including eyeball position, lower eyelid position, lower eyelid laxity, etc.
Do you have any known thyroid problems? Did your eyes always look like the "before" photograph? Do you have any issues with inability to close them now? Dryness? Consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon maybe if value. Would discuss this with your surgeon much sooner than your appointment in 6...
My best advise would be for you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to be assessed in person and discuss options such as a bit of Botox to slightly relax the muscle. You do not want to use Sculptra under your eye. My best,
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