Why I Cannot Close my Eyelids After Eyelid Surgery?

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After undergoing blepharoplasty operation in Kelowna, a few complications can occur. Out of all the problems a patient can face, one of the rare conditions is not being able to close the eyelids. We are so used to blinking our eyes that it becomes very difficult to accept the fact that we can no longer blink our eyes and close our eyelids. Not to forget the difficulty in sleeping, after all, we cannot sleep unless we close our lids. 

Even though a rare condition, it can affect more than a few people. Let us tell you why this happens and how to deal with this condition after your blepharoplasty operation in Kelowna. 

The problem is known as lagophthalmos and it can make even the simplest tasks, such as bathing, showering, sleeping extremely difficult. The condition can also increase the risk of corneal damage. let us tell you why do this happen? 
The skin of our eyelids is extremely sensitive. The fact is, it is the thinnest skin on the body. During the operation, the delicate skin is affected and only an experienced surgeon can handle such types of operations. Check the following things and if they happen during the operation, there are chances that the eyelids will not close properly. 

    • The muscle, called oculi muscle, which is responsible for eyelid closure is damaged. 

    • The surgeon removed too much fat and there is no soft tissue left to maintain the position of the eyelid. 

    • A large amount of eyelid skin is removed. 

If someone faces difficulty in eyelid closure after Eyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty Kelowna, it can be very challenging and physically uncomfortable. While sleeping, bathing is difficult, your eyes can feel dry and irritated all the time. 

How to avoid such complications after the eyelid surgery? 

Often the eyelid muscles are damaged during surgery, and once this happens, the muscle function can never be restored. For this reason, it is essential to choose your eyelid surgeon carefully. You must choose a board-certified ophthalmologist, who is not only certified but have handled plenty of eyelid’s surgeries in the past. The education, knowledge, and skills combined with the years of experience can ensure that you will not face any complications during and post the surgery. 

The surgeon should also have experience in understanding eyelid position abnormalities and how these situations can be avoided during the surgery. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent any functional or aesthetic complications after the surgery. 

If you are seeking help with eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty in Kelowna, you can reach out to us. Our experienced eye surgeons will take care of the everything. We are glad to assist you. 

Cruz Cousin is the author of this website and writes articles for a long time. To know more about Eyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty Kelowna and Blepharoplasty Operation Kelowna please visit the website.

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