Will the Ectropion after lower eyelid surgery correct itself? (Photo)

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I'm 35, had lower and upper eyelid surgery on 12 December 2014. My lower eyelid is droopy. Will this correct with time or do I have a problem?

Boris M. Ackerman, MD · Answer

Some retraction immediately after lid surgery can improve with time.  Please see your surgeon soon for proper follow up and possibly some massaging exercises.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Very hard to be sure. But your surgeon most likely wants you to wait at least 3 months than determine if revision surgery is indicated. I might test the elasticity of the lateral lower lid to see if the relaxation will occur or a surgical repair is needed... Good Luck...

Wafik A. Hanna, MD (retired) · Answer

This Ectropion usually is due to edema (swelling)  of the eyelids after surgery which can be corrected by taping the lower eyelid with a tape (steri strip) attached firmly under traction from the lower eyelid 2mm under the eyelash to half an inch above the corner of the outer part of the eye to the temporal area and massaging over the taped area every hour for 5 minutes during the day for 2 to 3 weeks thus squeezing the swelling down and the eye will usually retract to its normal position.  If during massaging the eyelid gets sore then rest for a few hours and resume the massaging again.  This condition will resolve nicely in a short time.

Robert Savage, MD (retired) · Answer

Most of the time mild early ectropian will improve with time.Ask your doctor about options for accelerating the process like massage and taping techniques.If you have any visual issues or since of foreign body sensation seek attention right away

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