I had a lower blepharoplasty now have ectropion would a filler help correct it? (Photos)

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Gad a lower blepharoplasty done 3 months ago, my eyes are very irritated and it's so uncomfortable, I was told by an ophthalmologist that I had slight ectropian in both eyes, I've taped my eyes, did massages and nothing helps them. I read that a solution is to inject fillers to stretch the skin, to fix the issue, do you guys think it would help me? their is a place that injects fillers in my area and I was gonna go there for a consult. Also Would stitching the eyes on the corner help?

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would agree with others that this is not classic "etropion" and I would be very cautious about how you proceed. It would be helpful to know the details of the procedure you had and to do a thorough physical exam. Some problems can be addressed with volume replacement and support and others need more invasive measures. My best piece of advice is to wait and do nothing right now. Try conservative measures and see if this improves with time. If not, then consider seeing a surgeon who specializes in revision eyelid surgery and be very careful about that choice. Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. Sometimes, fillers can improve the ectropion following lower blepharoplasty. In more pronounced cases, surgery is required. See an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and discussion of potential treatments. Good luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having since your surgery.  Unfortunately I don't think filler is the answer to correct the issue.  As others have expressed it appears the you have some eyelid retraction.  Visit with your surgeon to discuss options for correction.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

I do not believe filler would help significantly or permanently. You likely need lower eyelid retraction surgery with possible other adjunctive procedures. See an expert.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear ByeBye,
Your photos do demonstrate some eyelid retraction rather than ectropion.  You need to closely follow up with your surgeon and follow his/her instructions carefully.  They will likely recommend aggressive daily massaging, which, in the majority of patients will correct the retraction by 6 months or so.  If you were my patient I would strongly recommend against putting fillers in.  It would further complicate the issue.  Good luck!

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