does the eyelid surgery leave the lids pulled open more so, causing difficulty to close them?
Answer: Eye closure after blepharoplasty
Typically, a small amount of gap is normal after Blepharoplasty. This is temporary and related to swelling. If it does exist it resolves between 1-3 weeks. During that period of time, make sure your eye is well moisturized with lubricating drops and ointment to protect your cornea.
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Typically, a small amount of gap is normal after Blepharoplasty. This is temporary and related to swelling. If it does exist it resolves between 1-3 weeks. During that period of time, make sure your eye is well moisturized with lubricating drops and ointment to protect your cornea.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Eyelid Closure After Blepharoplasty Great question. You should not have difficulty closing your eyelids completely after blepharoplasty. This is generally an indication that too much skin was taken from the upper eyelids. If this is the case, you should let your surgeon know right away and measures should be taken to ensure the eye doesn't become too dry which can cause long term damage to your vision. Hope this helps!Kyle Kimura, MDFacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Eyelid Closure After Blepharoplasty Great question. You should not have difficulty closing your eyelids completely after blepharoplasty. This is generally an indication that too much skin was taken from the upper eyelids. If this is the case, you should let your surgeon know right away and measures should be taken to ensure the eye doesn't become too dry which can cause long term damage to your vision. Hope this helps!Kyle Kimura, MDFacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Difficulty Closing Eyes After Blepharoplasty It's unusual for patients to have difficulty closing their eyes following blepharoplasty surgery. When patients are unable to close their eyes immediately following this procedure, it's usually always related to swelling. Eye opening tends to improve with time as swelling resolves.Although it's unusual, patients may have persistent difficulty closing their eyes. This may be related to over resection of skin, damage to the levater mechanism and excess scarring. Under these circumstances, secondary surgery may be necessary.Fortunately, this complication is extremely rare. When patients are unable to close their eyes following eyelid surgery, it's essential that they contact their plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Under these circumstances, it's important to use lubricants and ointments to moisturize the eyes to avoid drying and corneal damage.
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Answer: Difficulty Closing Eyes After Blepharoplasty It's unusual for patients to have difficulty closing their eyes following blepharoplasty surgery. When patients are unable to close their eyes immediately following this procedure, it's usually always related to swelling. Eye opening tends to improve with time as swelling resolves.Although it's unusual, patients may have persistent difficulty closing their eyes. This may be related to over resection of skin, damage to the levater mechanism and excess scarring. Under these circumstances, secondary surgery may be necessary.Fortunately, this complication is extremely rare. When patients are unable to close their eyes following eyelid surgery, it's essential that they contact their plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Under these circumstances, it's important to use lubricants and ointments to moisturize the eyes to avoid drying and corneal damage.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Closing eyes all the way after surgery In the early stage of your recovery, it may be difficult to close your eyes all the way. However, as swelling subsides and you reach full recovery, you will be able to close your eyes all the way. This may take a few weeks.
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Answer: Closing eyes all the way after surgery In the early stage of your recovery, it may be difficult to close your eyes all the way. However, as swelling subsides and you reach full recovery, you will be able to close your eyes all the way. This may take a few weeks.
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October 14, 2013
Answer: Closing Eyes After Eyelid Surgery
Initially after the surgery you may have a slight gap in your eyelids that is usually discussed at the time of your surgical procedure based upon your age. Most patients can close their eyes at the time of surgery and make a good water seal. Occasionally swelling in the immediate post-operative period is treated with eye ointments and drops. Most patients routinely have normal eyelid closure from the time of their operation forward.
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Answer: Closing Eyes After Eyelid Surgery
Initially after the surgery you may have a slight gap in your eyelids that is usually discussed at the time of your surgical procedure based upon your age. Most patients can close their eyes at the time of surgery and make a good water seal. Occasionally swelling in the immediate post-operative period is treated with eye ointments and drops. Most patients routinely have normal eyelid closure from the time of their operation forward.
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July 31, 2012
Answer: Closure of Eyelids After Surgery
In general, one should be able to close your eyelids after surgery and certainly within the first week or so.
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Answer: Closure of Eyelids After Surgery
In general, one should be able to close your eyelids after surgery and certainly within the first week or so.
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