Can Ectropion heal on its own? This was my third surgery. First procedure was bleph, then cyst, then scar tissue (Photo)

Hi.  It looks like you have some mild lid retraction, rather than a true ectropion, which would be more severe.It should resolve over a couple of months, if you are diligent about lower lid massages and taping.  Have your PS show you how to do this properly.

This looks more like eyelid retraction post surgery. I avoid steroids in this location but there are plenty of anti-scarring medicines that can be injected into this area. There are also nonsurgical procedures that can be performed to correct this problem. Severe cases do need surgical intervention. Good luck!

Ectropion may resolve with massage and taping the eyelid upwards for a few weeks. If this is not successful, an oculoplastic surgeon with experience in treating complications can surgically correct your problem. Good luck. 

Thank you for your picture. I'm so sorry to hear about your issues. Ectropion can be treated early with steroid injections and tissue massage. If after three months this has not resolved the issue in surgery should be considered for correction. There are many methods for surgical correction based on the diagnosed reason the ectropion.

I can't tell from the photo you provided the magnitude of the problem. Have some one take a straight photo of your eyes because selfies tend to be angled and distorted. You probably have a mild degree of lid retraction which is milder than an ectropion. My advice is to massage this area upward and support the lid with adhesive tape or steristrips until the scar tissue softens. In addition to steroids there are other injections that can be performed to soften the scar tissue as well. Surgery is indicated when the lid does't go back to it's normal position especially when it starts causing tearing and dry eyes. I won't rush into surgical correction right away.

ectropions  are either due to dehiscence of the lateral canthal tendon, scarring of the lid or removal of too much skin after blepharoplasty. All are repairable but require additional surgery.  Give your lids a few months to heal and if no improvement consult an Oculoplastic surgeon. 

Really hard to advise since no series of posted photos, no time frame listed. Also the ONE posted photo demonstrates a very minor ectropion????

Hi. I'm sorry you have to go through all of this. Due to the angle of your photos, it is difficult to tell if you have an ectropion or are developing eyelid retraction. Tissues tend to relax as they heal, so it is possible that conservative measures alone may resolve things. Steroid injections can help speed up this process. As far a surgical correction, it is usually best to wait at least 4-6 months (sometimes longer) after the last procedure before considering a surgical revision because things may settle down on their own. Both ectropion and eyelid retraction can be treated surgically (although lid retraction repair requires a higher level of skill). You really need an in person examination to determine what your best options are. I would schedule a consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon that has experience with revision eyelid surgery. Hope this helps. Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.