Most common risks of Malpositions after Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty also known as Eyelid Surgery which involves the procedure of getting extra skin tissues removed from the upper and lower eyelids. Under upper eyelid surgery, a layer of skin is removed along the natural crease so that even if there will be post surgery scars, they will be looked at as a natural crease. Under Lower eyelid Surgery, skin is removed from the inner part of the lower eyelids to make them look less puffy or baggy. So under this surgery, droopy/baggy/puffy eyes, excess skin around the lower and upper eyelids are treated.
Reasons for baggy or droopy eyes can be aging, as after a certain age your skin around the eyes gets loosen which makes you look older than your actual age.This can lead to vision issues to the concerned as loose upper eyelid covers most parts of the eye blocking the vision.
Common Eyelid Malpositions After Blepharoplasty
The situation of having eyelid malpositions after the eyelid surgery is very rare, but possible. So, it is very necessary for you to be aware of what can go wrong with your eyelid positions after the surgery, it will help you to get full knowledge of risks and complications of this surgery.
Asymmetrical Eyes :- Position of the eyes after the surgery can be uneven. There can be many reasons of having this complication which are
1. Healing process of both the eyes is different
2. Tissues are not reacting normally to the surgery
3. Incompetency of the surgeon
Solution to this issue is Revised Blepharoplasty or you can wait for the final results to be sure as sometimes, eyes get even when the healing process gets completed.
Improper Lower Eyelid Position :- Lower eyelid surgery is very critical when it comes to get a perfect position out of it, a little mistake in the millimeters can make a huge difference in the position of the eyes. So, you must select a highly qualified and well experienced surgeon for this surgery, so that he or she will be able to make it successful, or even if anything goes wrong they will be efficient to correct it.
More Swelling & Bruising than Usual :- Eyelid surgery with extensive aggression or wrong approach can lead to excessive unusual bruising and swelling around the eyes. It is totally the responsibility of the surgeon to take care of these things and control this complication before it gets worse. Another reason for this happening can be how your body reacts to the surgery, as eyes are very sensitive, so it can lead to extreme bruising.
Excess Fats Removed :- Every patient decides to get this surgery to have natural looking and attractive eyes which can enhance their whole face. But, in some cases, due to the inability of the surgeon, fats get removed in such a large amount that your eyes either look too awake or too unusual which results in a disaster. So, you must be careful while choosing your surgeon for the surgery and make the whole inquiry of his/her history of results to make sure you are in good hands.
Ptosis :- Ptosis is a condition which can happen during upper eyelid surgery. Under this, the upper eyelids look more droopy which results in blocking the vision of the eyes. This condition can arise due to an over aggressive method used by the surgeon while using incisions during the surgery. You can overcome this condition with the help of a Revised Blepharoplasty which cannot be planned immediately after the first surgery as it can be dangerous for the health of the patient.
Being Unable to Close Eyes Properly :- Condition of patients being unable to close their eyes properly can happen due to aggressive method of surgery or using the incisions in the wrong place of the eyelids. This negligence and inability is seen under the low cost eyelid surgeries, so make sure you choose the right method. No professional or well experienced surgeon can cause this kind of condition to the patients so, do your sufficient enquiry to choose the right one.
Eyelid Retraction :- Eyelid retraction is the displacement of upper or lower eyelids where sclera become visible above corneal limbus. This can happen due to the excess removal of skin during the eyelid surgery which results in making eyes look resting more than normally eyes look. In most cases , this condition goes away with time. But, if it doesn’t happen, You can consult with your surgeon to correct it.
Eyelid malpositions are rare cases but still happen because of lack of communication or by lack of expertise of surgeons. Most of the time a revision surgery is required to correct the malposition. If finally it comes to a revision surgery, make sure you get it done from a professional so that you can finally get the results you expect. You can book an appointment and meet our professionals in a city during a personalized consultation and explain to them your medical conditions and what you are expecting next from the surgery.
