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.