Prevention of lower lid ectropion is important. Surgery is performed to preserve as much skin and orbicularis muscle as possible, while the outer orbicularis muscle is suspended upward and fixed to the lateral canthal ligament or periosteum. Lower lid ectropion should be corrected as soon as it is detected intraoperatively. Mild postoperative lid ectropion can be temporarily observed and treated with localized hot compresses to promote early softening of the scar. The upper and lower lids can be glued together with adhesive tape with eyes closed on weekdays or before going to bed at night, which can prevent further aggravation of the condition due to scar contracture. Most patients can return to normal within 3 months after surgery. If moderate or severe lower eyelid ectropion occurs after surgery, it is important to talk to your surgeon as soon as possible to get some remedial treatment done as soon as possible.