Dear Canada The eyelids represent a very delicate facial system. Pulling, tugging, and rubbing the eyelids on a regular and habitual basis can in fact cause wear and tear on the eyelids. Rubbing and stretching of the eyelids is sometimes used to help alter the position of an eyelid after surgery. If an eyelid heals too open, it is possible to lower the eyelid by encouraging a patient to rub or pull on the eyelid. So we sometimes use this to adjust or correct the eyelid position. Aggressive rubbing of the eyelids soon after surgery can also pull on the healing tissues and change the position or contour of the healing eyelid. Now if we are talking about a single event, then it is likely to not cause too much trouble. On the other hand if the single event are particularly traumatic, this is another story. The safest course is to let your surgeon assess you to determine if any harm has been done.