Bell’s palsy is a form of facial paralysis which can lead to the loss of the ability to close your eyes. The Upper eyelid has muscles which open the eyes (levator muscle and Muller’s muscle) and a muscle which closes the eyes (orbicularis oculi muscle). When the elevator muscles become weak or mal-functions what results…
Fixing Eyelids in Bell ’s Palsy
When Bell’s palsy occurs the eyelids become weakened or paralyzed – this is called eyelid paresis or paralysis. This is a difficult condition for the patient as the eye does not close which leads to discomfort, disfigurement and loss of function. Dr. Guy Massry ( Beverly Hills Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery) https://drmassry.com is an expert in…
Midface Lift and Canthoplasty Surgery for Retracted (pulled down) Lower Eyelids
One of the major complications of lower blepharoplasty surgery (cosmetic lower lid surgery) is lower lid retraction (pulled down lids). Lower eyelid retraction leads to the white showing under the iris (colored part of the eyes). This called scleral show (sclera is white part of eyes). When this occurs the eyes become red, irritated, and…