Dr said its normal as it is still straight after the surgery... anyways,got home later on and all night long had a problem with closing my eye(left) I'm not sure and very scared that it will not going to b closed again ever and I need some doctors option on this... please help me understand if it's normal... I have upload some pictures of me looking down where I can't close the eye and inner corner of the eyelid isn't going down...
Answer: The upper blepharoplasty can cause a motor injury that typically partially resolved over 6-8 weeks. That is not my concern for you. I am concerned that you may have tethered ptosis. That occurs when eyelid structures are inadvertently sewn to the septal tissues. The solution is to first diagnose the problem. Unless your surgeon is an eyelid specialist, they may not even have heard of the complication. A physical exam is needed to determine if the upper eyelid is stuck by putting traction on the eyelid. If it is confirmed that the eyelid is stuck, you need urgent surgery to take the eyelid apart and separate the structures that have been sewn together. This is an urgent problem because the eyes are not properly protecting the corneal surface. Contact your surgeon today and let them know you are concerned that you might have a tethered upper eyelid due to surgery. Do not take no for an answer. Frequently use ointment in the eyed to protect the eye surface. Please let us know how you do.
Helpful 3 people found this helpful
Answer: The upper blepharoplasty can cause a motor injury that typically partially resolved over 6-8 weeks. That is not my concern for you. I am concerned that you may have tethered ptosis. That occurs when eyelid structures are inadvertently sewn to the septal tissues. The solution is to first diagnose the problem. Unless your surgeon is an eyelid specialist, they may not even have heard of the complication. A physical exam is needed to determine if the upper eyelid is stuck by putting traction on the eyelid. If it is confirmed that the eyelid is stuck, you need urgent surgery to take the eyelid apart and separate the structures that have been sewn together. This is an urgent problem because the eyes are not properly protecting the corneal surface. Contact your surgeon today and let them know you are concerned that you might have a tethered upper eyelid due to surgery. Do not take no for an answer. Frequently use ointment in the eyed to protect the eye surface. Please let us know how you do.
Helpful 3 people found this helpful
Answer: 1 day post-op upper eyelid surgery: I've noticed that my eye isn't closing. 1 day after eyelid surgery it is not uncommon to have some difficulty in closing the eyes. That is why it is extremely important to aggressively lubricate the eyes with artificial tear solutions and ointments to maintain the eye's hydration. I send my patients home on a number of eye drops including hydrating, antibiotics and steroids. If you notice any redness on the white part of the eye, contacting your surgeon and discuss your concerns.RegardsDr Guy Watts
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Answer: 1 day post-op upper eyelid surgery: I've noticed that my eye isn't closing. 1 day after eyelid surgery it is not uncommon to have some difficulty in closing the eyes. That is why it is extremely important to aggressively lubricate the eyes with artificial tear solutions and ointments to maintain the eye's hydration. I send my patients home on a number of eye drops including hydrating, antibiotics and steroids. If you notice any redness on the white part of the eye, contacting your surgeon and discuss your concerns.RegardsDr Guy Watts
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
April 6, 2017
Answer: Eye hollows #puffiness #eyebags #blepharoplasty #darkeyes #lowereyelid lift #upperlidlift Dear Jules131Thank you for your question and photos! Swelling plus the local anesthesia can cause the eyelids not to work properly early after surgery. Depending on the surgical procedure - this should resolve. Please follow up with your surgeon.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD
Helpful
April 6, 2017
Answer: Eye hollows #puffiness #eyebags #blepharoplasty #darkeyes #lowereyelid lift #upperlidlift Dear Jules131Thank you for your question and photos! Swelling plus the local anesthesia can cause the eyelids not to work properly early after surgery. Depending on the surgical procedure - this should resolve. Please follow up with your surgeon.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD
Helpful
August 16, 2018
Answer: Completely normal Dear Jules131
Helpful
August 16, 2018
Answer: Completely normal Dear Jules131
Helpful
April 7, 2017
Answer: Eye open after blepharoplasty It is common to have an inability to completely close your eye after surgery, especially post operative day 1. This is most likely due to swelling and bruising. Swelling tends to peak at 48 hours after your surgery. While you wait for your swelling to improve and your eyes to fully close, be sure to keep your eye well lubricated at night and use artificial tears throughout the day.
Helpful
April 7, 2017
Answer: Eye open after blepharoplasty It is common to have an inability to completely close your eye after surgery, especially post operative day 1. This is most likely due to swelling and bruising. Swelling tends to peak at 48 hours after your surgery. While you wait for your swelling to improve and your eyes to fully close, be sure to keep your eye well lubricated at night and use artificial tears throughout the day.
Helpful
