Lower eyelid doesn't touch the eye after blepharoplasty? (Photo)

Hi,Thank you for your question and for including a photo. Lower eyelid laxity is not uncommon following surgery, you may benefit from having it re-taped so as to tighten the lower lid while you continue to heal. It is best to follow up with your surgeon for specific instructions.Best,Mehdi Sina, MD

The eyelid malposition is due to the eyelid surgery rather than the fat grafting and is more common when an external incision is made which goes through the supporting eyelid muscle and causes temporary paralysis.  Usually this recovers on its own. I would follow closely with your surgeon

Time may help here.  The skin incision permanent weakens the motor function of the muscle that helps hold the lower eyelid margin against the eye.  That eyelid functions as a windshield wiper. You will most likely have dry eye symptoms.  For some, there is a degree of recover of motor function but this can take a couple of months. If this does not improve, surgery will be necessary to correct this malposition.

Thank you for sharing your case and photo.  I can see where the eyelid has been pulled away from your eye.  What is the purpose of the tape/bandage in the photo?  Make sure that your surgeon is aware of your condition.  Sometimes, the weight of the swelling along with muscle recovery after surgery can temporarily cause the lids to pull away. Upward massage and steroid or anti-scar injections may help in the early recovery period.  Good luck!

At five days I would not be worried as this will more than likely resolve with time. If you have deeper bruising or swelling compared to the right side this can account for the gaping.  It does not appear that too much skin was removed. I hope you find this reassuring and best of luck.

As seen in the picture there is a right placement of the incision for your lowerlid blepharoplasty. Remember you had it done just five days ago and thereis swelling. You have to be patient and will see that in a 3 months period it will disappear.