Will upper eyelid skin stretch?

November 29, 2013
Asked By:Quack Jack in Brazil, IN

I had an aggressive upper bleph and my eye will not close all the way.. Will eyelid skin stretch? If so, how long will it take?

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January 2, 2014

Answer: Skin Stretching May Occur Over Time

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Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Skin Stretching May Occur Over Time

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Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2013

Answer: Unable to close eyes - Will upper eyelid skin relax?

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2013

Answer: Unable to close eyes - Will upper eyelid skin relax?

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 3, 2013

Answer: The upper eyelid skin will stretch slowly with normal aging.

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 3, 2013

Answer: The upper eyelid skin will stretch slowly with normal aging.

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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December 1, 2013

Answer: Unable to close eyes after blepharoplasty

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Answer: Unable to close eyes after blepharoplasty

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