Very tight eyelids following lower blepharoplasty, unable to massage upwards. (Photo)

March 31, 2016
Asked By:lowerbleph23 in Newport, KY

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 1, 2016

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November 10, 2017

Answer: Lower Blepharoplasty

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