I had upper and lower blepharoplasty 10 days ago with transcutaneous and canthopexy with lowers, no fat removal some skin removed. I have tight skin fold in one outside corner and bumps on both, but when I contract the muscle that pulls the nose sideways, I get a wrinkle from the outside corner of my left eye diagonal to my nostril. Sounds crazy but it looks like a tendon is pulling it; is this possible?
Answer: Bumps are normal after canthopexy or canthoplasty The bumps in the outer corners of the eyes is a normal phenomenon after a canthopexy or canthoplasty. There are sutures underneath the area of the orbital rim, the lateral portion of the orbit, which are holding the new position of the eyelid in an upward fashion. Either permanent or dissolvable sutures can be used and in time the swelling will subside and the bumps should go away regardless of the suture used.
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Answer: Bumps are normal after canthopexy or canthoplasty The bumps in the outer corners of the eyes is a normal phenomenon after a canthopexy or canthoplasty. There are sutures underneath the area of the orbital rim, the lateral portion of the orbit, which are holding the new position of the eyelid in an upward fashion. Either permanent or dissolvable sutures can be used and in time the swelling will subside and the bumps should go away regardless of the suture used.
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March 17, 2009
Answer: Relax, it has only been 10 days Most of us that do a significant amount of eyelid surgery understand that a majority of patients will "settle" in 5-7 days. However, when more extensive work is needed such as canthopexies or muscle plications the healing time is usually longer. The bumps are usually the tissue reaction to the sutures that are used in the corners for the canthopexy. So with that said just relax, continue to use warm compresses. This increases blood flow to bring healing cells to the eyes. If you're still unhappy after 6 months then you can address it.
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March 17, 2009
Answer: Relax, it has only been 10 days Most of us that do a significant amount of eyelid surgery understand that a majority of patients will "settle" in 5-7 days. However, when more extensive work is needed such as canthopexies or muscle plications the healing time is usually longer. The bumps are usually the tissue reaction to the sutures that are used in the corners for the canthopexy. So with that said just relax, continue to use warm compresses. This increases blood flow to bring healing cells to the eyes. If you're still unhappy after 6 months then you can address it.
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