The outer most corner of my lower left eyelid doesn't sit flat against my eye since my blepharoplasty. Also, I seem to be seeing a lot more of my lower rims now and my eyes are constantly red. I don't suffer much irritation anymore, my chemosis has gone down with the consistent use of artificial tears but water does get in my eyes when I wash my face even with my eyes closed. Do I have ectroprion and/or lower lid retraction? Is this likely to fix itself? I'm two weeks post-op.
March 17, 2016
Answer: 2 weeks post lower bleph For 2 weeks you look very good. The outer edge of the lid is pulling down a little, but the overall curve and position of the lid are good. As the swelling continues to go down, the lid should turn back in against the eye. You can do some gentle massage to help it along. If you had chemosis, this can push down on the lid margin so it takes a little longer to heal. Keep up with the lubrication.
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March 17, 2016
Answer: 2 weeks post lower bleph For 2 weeks you look very good. The outer edge of the lid is pulling down a little, but the overall curve and position of the lid are good. As the swelling continues to go down, the lid should turn back in against the eye. You can do some gentle massage to help it along. If you had chemosis, this can push down on the lid margin so it takes a little longer to heal. Keep up with the lubrication.
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March 14, 2016
Answer: Ectropion or lower lid retraction after blepharoplasty? Thank you for your question! Sorry to hear of your postoperative issues. Certainly close follow up with your surgeon is warranted and it sounds as if your surgeon is already addressing your eye issues itself. It is difficult to determine your issue without an examination. Regardless, after protection of your eye has been addressed, massaging of the eyelid/incision is common and the issue resolves over the next few weeks. This is not an uncommon scenario. If a true ectropion is present, surgical correction may be indicated. Best wishes!
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March 14, 2016
Answer: Ectropion or lower lid retraction after blepharoplasty? Thank you for your question! Sorry to hear of your postoperative issues. Certainly close follow up with your surgeon is warranted and it sounds as if your surgeon is already addressing your eye issues itself. It is difficult to determine your issue without an examination. Regardless, after protection of your eye has been addressed, massaging of the eyelid/incision is common and the issue resolves over the next few weeks. This is not an uncommon scenario. If a true ectropion is present, surgical correction may be indicated. Best wishes!
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