It has now been a full month since my Blep surgery. I have included before and after pictures and seek your professional opinion. My incisions are too high, I cannot close my eyes completely, when forced closed skin under eyes wrinkle and lift. I have very little lid left if any and eyes keep watering and are very tight.
March 2, 2014
Answer: Unable to close eyes after blepharoplasty Thank you for your question.Yes, this may correct itself. It has only been one month after surgery and the scar tissue may soften and loosen over time. It takes about 3 to 6 months to completely recover from blepharoplasty.Lubricating eye drops or eye ointment can and will protect your cornea from drying out. Use day and night. It is important for you to follow up with your surgeon on a frequent and regular basis and follow all instructions closely.If you are dissatisfied, see two or more board certified and experienced surgeons in your area for a second opinion. I hope this helps.
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March 2, 2014
Answer: Unable to close eyes after blepharoplasty Thank you for your question.Yes, this may correct itself. It has only been one month after surgery and the scar tissue may soften and loosen over time. It takes about 3 to 6 months to completely recover from blepharoplasty.Lubricating eye drops or eye ointment can and will protect your cornea from drying out. Use day and night. It is important for you to follow up with your surgeon on a frequent and regular basis and follow all instructions closely.If you are dissatisfied, see two or more board certified and experienced surgeons in your area for a second opinion. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Ensure ocular protection and review Protecting the surface of the eye is the priority as if the ocular surface dries, it can become damaged and compromise vision. If your surgeon was an Oculoplastic/Ophthalmic specialist then they should be able to advise about this, other wise it would be worth consulting one regarding the ocular surface. Lubricants would be worth taking and perhaps try taping the eyelids shut at night to protect the eyes. The eyelid surgery looks to have been done recently given the bruising. Further treatment depends on the ocular surface in the short term rather than the cosmesis. Best of luck! Neil
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Answer: Ensure ocular protection and review Protecting the surface of the eye is the priority as if the ocular surface dries, it can become damaged and compromise vision. If your surgeon was an Oculoplastic/Ophthalmic specialist then they should be able to advise about this, other wise it would be worth consulting one regarding the ocular surface. Lubricants would be worth taking and perhaps try taping the eyelids shut at night to protect the eyes. The eyelid surgery looks to have been done recently given the bruising. Further treatment depends on the ocular surface in the short term rather than the cosmesis. Best of luck! Neil
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