# For eyelid retraction correction, what are the potential risks?

**URL:** <https://www.patients.community/t/for-eyelid-retraction-correction-what-are-the-potential-risks/10358>\
**Category:** Plastic Surgery\
**Created:** [February 11, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/for-eyelid-retraction-correction-what-are-the-potential-risks/10358 "2026-02-11T13:42:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ruisun28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Ruisun28](https://www.patients.community/u/Ruisun28)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/for-eyelid-retraction-correction-what-are-the-potential-risks/10358/1 "2026-02-11T13:42:54Z")

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I’m thinking about getting eyelid retraction correction surgery, but I’m nervous about the risks. Can things like infection, scarring, or the eyelid being too high or too low happen.

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**Author:** ![Emma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/57b2e6/32.png) [@Emma](https://www.patients.community/u/Emma)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 4:05am UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/for-eyelid-retraction-correction-what-are-the-potential-risks/10358/2 "2026-02-12T04:05:02Z")

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I had [eyelid surgery](https://www.yujinplasticsurgery.com/en) for retraction, and recovery was mostly smooth. The eyelids were a bit puffy and dry at first, but that went away. Over- or under-correction is something to be aware of, but it’s usually minor. Complications like infection or vision issues are very uncommon.

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**Author:** ![Dmitry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@Dmitry](https://www.patients.community/u/Dmitry)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/for-eyelid-retraction-correction-what-are-the-potential-risks/10358/3 "2026-02-12T04:29:06Z")

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I had eyelid retraction surgery last year. The main things I noticed were swelling and some dryness for a few weeks. My eyelids ended up exactly where they should, but there’s always a small risk of over- or under-correction. Infection or scarring is pretty rare, and I didn’t experience any vision changes. Overall, it was a smooth recovery.

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**Author:** ![BION\_Plastic\_Surgery](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f07891/32.png) [@BION\_Plastic\_Surgery](https://www.patients.community/u/BION_Plastic_Surgery)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://www.patients.community/t/for-eyelid-retraction-correction-what-are-the-potential-risks/10358/4 "2026-04-23T17:03:57Z")

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Eyelid retraction correction surgery is generally safe, but like any procedure, it has potential risks such as infection, swelling, and scarring. There can also be cases of under-correction or over-correction, where the eyelid position may end up slightly too low or too high. Most of these issues are uncommon and depend on surgical technique and healing response. A detailed evaluation by an experienced oculoplastic surgeon is important before deciding on surgery.