Infraorbital rim implants, lower eyelids can't move upwards. (photos)

June 10, 2017
Asked By:vonbochis in Toronto, ON

4 weeks ago I had custom combined infraorbital and malar implants placed through lower eyelid incisions. They look/feel great except the lower eyelids can't seem to move up and feel tight when I touch them. This does not bother me except when I smile. When smiling the lower eyelids can't move upwards causing a very strange look, whereby the skin bunches up under/around my lower eyelids. Any idea as to what could be causing this? Is visiting an oculoplastic surgeon warranted?

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June 11, 2017

Answer: Lower eyelid scar tether

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 11, 2017

Answer: Lower eyelid scar tether

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 12, 2017

Answer: Early days

June 12, 2017

Answer: Early days

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July 18, 2017

Answer: Give it some time

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July 18, 2017

Answer: Give it some time

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