Answered by Dr. Dongil Choi

Dr. Dongil ChoiThe simplest guide is the time since surgery. Swelling usually starts to subside within 2 weeks and is gone by about 6 months. If the mucosa still looks exposed after that, it is a good idea to have it checked for eyelid margin eversion.

Dr. Dongil ChoiIf the skin becomes insufficient during surgery, the eyelid is pulled upward, and the mucosa and eyelashes can look upturned along with it.

Dr. Dongil ChoiThe greater the skin shortage, the more of it may remain even after correction. To avoid functional side effects such as difficulty closing the eyes, it is important not to push the correction too far.

Dr. Dongil ChoiIf the orbicularis oculi, the muscle that closes the eye, is damaged, lagophthalmos (incomplete eye closure) can result. That is why the surgeon's skill in correcting the eversion while preserving the orbicularis oculi is important.