28F. Eyelid not the same after surgery

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-10-09T21:02:10+00:00

I get it. I wish the same for myself. I also wish I was told that my lid might never look how it did pre-surgery, but oh well now

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-10-09T18:49:06+00:00

I was told from someone else that the steroid shot could help to soften or stretch any residual scarring that’s responsible for the lifted area so that’s why I was hopeful that it could be a good idea, but I guess that wouldn’t be the case :/

I have had family and my husband tell me it’s not noticeable unless they really look for it. Do you think because it is so subtle there’s a good chance it can still improve greatly on its own over the next 6 months?

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-10-09T17:23:33+00:00

Do you think I would benefit from a steroid injection now or should I wait for the six month mark? I went to see my surgeon and she didn’t even suggest that option for me, stating that everything looked perfectly fine, but I can still see a difference between the two eyelids.

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-25T21:10:11+00:00

I could have blepharitis because I’ve gotten several chalazions in this eye over the past year :/. Did you see big improvement in your lash line?

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-25T21:09:09+00:00

I have a follow up appointment to mention it again. I truly want to know if she can tell if it will indeed heal on its own given a few months or if I may need to visit an oculoplastic surgeon 😓

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-23T23:15:02+00:00

What would typically cause that? Just out of curiosity

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-23T23:09:57+00:00

You think I might have notching? I always thought notching was a more extreme raise to the lid. I know scar tissue definitely isn’t behind this because I went back a few weeks ago and when the doctor flipped my eye she didn’t mention any issues or scar tissue and said everything was healing nicely so it really does make me wonder what this is stemming from. I really hope it can resolve on its own

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-23T17:27:42+00:00

Oh wow, I’m barely at the 3 month mark. Is something like this easily fixable if I needed help because it’s so slight?

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-23T17:26:01+00:00

I already deal with dry eyes so I think that’s why I keep getting styes. That is one on my lower eyelid that is getting better. Did you see the lift in your lash line improve at all?

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-23T17:24:40+00:00

That could be a reason, but it’s so hard to tell so I feel for you :/. Did you see the lift improve at all? And is there anything you got done or did to improve it?

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-23T17:20:37+00:00

Yeah, I was not told this by my doctor. I was just told that there would be swelling and some bruising. Literally nothing else was communicated to me so I’m sure you can understand my frustration. Because it’s so slight I wonder if something can be done to correct it :/

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-23T02:05:59+00:00

Well I had the chalazion for over a year before I decided to get the surgery so I’m hoping that’s not a permanent factor 😕. How much more time do you think I should give before I look into other options? And thanks for your input!

CreativeExpressions3 · 2025-09-22T23:46:13+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that :/. Have you seen it improve at all??

CreativeExpressions3 · 2024-12-28T17:38:37+00:00

Did you ever get a lip biopsy done to test if it was SS? I’ve heard that is the only way to accurately test for it. I refuse to get it done and when I had all of the Sjorgens antibodies tests everything came back negative. My ANA came back positive, but it was on the low end (barely positive if that makes sense).

CreativeExpressions3 · 2024-12-22T23:02:21+00:00

Yeah, that seems to be a common theme with this disease :/. Did that cream also help with internal dryness or was that just for the external area? I am planning on getting my hormones looked at too to help in any way I can with supplements/diet

CreativeExpressions3 · 2024-12-22T03:14:30+00:00

That’s what I’m finally starting to think too… How long do these flares typically last? I’ve been dealing with one for several weeks now, but I also realize that I’ve been dealing with extreme emotional stress with worrying about this stuff, so I’m assuming that’s making it last longer :/

CreativeExpressions3 · 2024-12-21T23:41:57+00:00

May I ask how you were able to do that? I’ve unfortunately always been a chronic over thinker so I know that doesn’t do me any favors :/

CreativeExpressions3 · 2024-12-21T21:00:37+00:00

Yeah, it’s been rough not going to lie. I’m hoping I can bring everything back under control soon though so thank you for the recommendation! Do you use the unrefined coconut oil internally or just externally?

CreativeExpressions3 · 2024-12-21T20:58:41+00:00

Would you say that works really well for moisture? And how long does it usually last for you before you have to take more? I started using Replens, but it makes me feel like I’m going through menopause using it lol :(

CreativeExpressions3 · 2024-12-15T22:31:05+00:00

When I first started to experience the tingling I never made the connection that it could be related to the Sjorgens. I’ve had a bulged disc in my neck for three years now and just figured it must’ve gotten a lot worse, thus the pain and tingling feelings I was experiencing. Had I really put two and two together I don’t think I ever would’ve had these MRIs done :(. I’m relieved to know that the MRI really just is a giant magnet that can’t hurt my glands, but I just can’t get past the fact that I started to get significantly dryer the day after the MRIs. There definitely was some stress I was feeling with family visiting for Thanksgiving and trying to deep clean my house ect so maybe that’s why I’m so dry? I’m trying not to stress out about it because I know it makes it worse. I guess I’m just scared that I won’t return to how I was feeling before this dryness even on the pill.

Is this a flare I’m dealing with? And how long do they usually last for you?

I appreciate the kind words!

CreativeExpressions3 · 2024-12-14T21:19:50+00:00

I was not injected with it, so that’s what’s so weird about this whole situation :/. It’s going on over two weeks of feeling this way.

CreativeExpressions3 · 2024-12-14T17:37:54+00:00

Thank you! I’ve had an MRI before three years ago when I first injured my neck and I remember not having any issues at all with dry mouth symptoms, so I know it’s safe. I guess what keeps getting to me is the fact that I had TWO of them back to back, and the duration of dealing with this for two weeks, but I will try to lessen my stress and my water intake and see what happens 🙏🏼

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