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

Question

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?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Best to massage the area and give it time to heal, at least 3+ months. It is possible to release the scar/tether but it may not worth the trouble as long as eye looks good and closes normally. See following link.

Adam Goodwin, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

so scar is at its most dense and stiffest at 4-12 weeks then it starts to soften. 
Give everything 3 months at least and more likely 6 before you assess your final result. 
Hope that helps. 
Adam Goodwin

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

I’m sorry that you are not fully happy with your infraorbital implants, and thank you for sharing your photos with us.  I would suggest waiting until the full period of recovery is elapsed to accurately judge the results of your procedure.  Until then, I would suggest holding off for three to six months on seeing a surgeon if there is no discomfort or major issues.  If you do decide to see a specialist, do make sure you find a board-certified physician with the necessary expertise to attend to your issues.  I wish you the best of luck!

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

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