I had a lower blephroplasty with a canthopexy 8 weeks ago. I developed mild lower lid retraction. My surgeon said that if the retraction does resolve with massage, the next step would be a canthoplasty. I do not want this proceedure. Can the canthopexy be redone?
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Interesting question. Lasik surgery can slightly stretch the eyelids and cause temporary dry eyes. Double eyelid surgery can also cause temporary dry eyes. Some doctors put eye shields in the eyes when doing the double eyelid surgery in which case waiting several months makes...
Your orbit has healed by now. You may want to visit your surgeon for a complete analysis of the results. You may need a bleaching cream to reduce the hyperpigmentation (darkening under the eyes).
Everyone has eye asymmetry. Lack of sleep can affect the eyes in other ways, but it won't make one eye smaller than the other. Sometimes the eyelid can droop, however, and this can give the look of a smaller eye.Consult with board-certified plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon for an...
