I got a Mullerectomy one week ago, and I feel like it failed. My right lid is about 2-3mm lower than my left and I have not seen any type of improvement in the height of my eye. I still need to get the sutures out, but the majority of the swelling has gone down and the bruising is almost healed. It looks the exact same as it did pre-surgery. When am I able to definitively say that my surgery failed based on the results I should be seeing by now-- or is what I am experiencing considered normal?
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It sounds like you have inherited bulgy eyes. Nonetheless, you should see an oculoplastic specialist for evaluation. The most effective treatment to make the eyes less bulging would be orbital decompression surgery. Another less effective option would be orbital rim implant. See link below for...
Gracie,Malar Mounds and Festoons are terms used to describe the skin folds and
swelling of the lower eyelid and cheek which form as a result of years
of sun damage and underlying forces under the skin caused by contrasting
muscle action. Festoons, along with lower eyelid bags, can make us...
Yes, there are many ways to close the upper eyelid incision, depending on the eyelid issues being addressed. Since you have a loop of suture sticking out, I would follow up with your surgeon and have them look at the incision.