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Droopy Eyelids - Alternatives to Eyelift Surgery?

I know an eyelift would work for my sagging eye lids....but what about non surgical ways to improve eye lids?

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How Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost?

How much does a blepharoplasty cost? Are the prices different for blepharoplasty on the upper eyelids vs. the lower eyelids?

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Eyelid Surgery Recovery

I cannot afford to miss more than 2 weeks of work when recovering from blepharoplasty procedure. Can a plastic surgeon describe the post-op recovery...

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How Long Until Plastic Surgery Stitches Dissolve?

I had upper eyelid surgery 8 days ago, and the doctor used dissolvable stitches. How long does it normally take for stitches to dissolve? Is there...

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Browlift Vs Blepharoplasty - Which is Best for Sagging Eyelids?

Is a brow lift (forehead lift) better to raise sagging eyelids than a blepharoplasty?

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How Much Does a Lower Eye Lift Cost?

Average price for the lower eyelift plastic surgery?

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Upper Eyelid Swelling After Blepharoplasty

I had one of my upper eye lids lifted just a little, to match my other eye lid. Now after one week, I'm still noticing that the swelling comes and...

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Traditional Blepharoplasty Vs Laser Blepharoplasty for Eye Bags?

I am turning 50 next month and want to have an undereye procedure to remove the bags under my eyes. I've seen two plastic surgeons. One suggested...

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What Could've Caused my Uneven Eyes?

Over the last few years, my right eye - relative to the horizontal position of the left - seems to have taken a hike down my face. It's started to...

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Can I Change my Eye Shape?

So far, I have not come across websites that offer to change the shape of the eyes per se. Although blepharoplasty might naturally change the eye...

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Crepey Skin and Hollow Eyes After Blepharoplasty

I am 62, and have had lower Blepharoplasty 10 years ago. Now, my under eyes are sunken and the skin has a crepey appearance? What can be done for these?

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Laser Blepharoplasty Vs. Surgery

I want to have Blepharoplasty for the upper and lower eyelids. I have 2 choices of technique: by laser or by scalpel. Which one is better and last longer?

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Best Approach for Tear Troughs?

I am 30 year-old male with tear trough at lower eyelids, like dark circles. Last year, I developed some small bags that make the dark circles worse. I...

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What Are the Requirements to Have Insurance Cover Blepharoplasty?

Excess upper eyelid skin runs in both sides of my family, and most have impaired vision by their late 50s. At 37, my upper eyelids hang over my...

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Blepharoplasty Complications

I'm considering having blepharoplasty eyelid surgery next year. What kind of complications might I run into if I get this done? What is the best way...

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Can't Open Eyes 25 Days After Blepharoplasty

My eyes are still puffy and swollen 25 days after upper Blepharoplasty procedure. I'm also having problems opening my eyes, and the scars hurt and...

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What is Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty?

A friend mentioned getting Transconjunctival blepharoplasty. What does this mean? Is it better than traditional eyelift surgery? I'm 52 and...

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Can Eye Bags and Fat Be Removed Without Blepharoplasty?

I have had two eyelifts on the lower lid and there is not a lot of elasticity left. However, I have fat under one eye and would like to if possible...

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Will my Insurance Pay for Blepharoplasty?

Insurance covers for eyelid surgery?

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Hard Lump After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

Two months ago I had upper and lower Blepharoplasty. All went well, and then I noticed a hard lump under my left eye. The doctor said it might be a...

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How Can I Fix One Drooping Eye?

My eyes weren't always uneven. I did something stupid 6 yrs ago and wore one contact on my right eye for a couple of months. My left eyelid drooped,...

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What Can I Do to Lessen Scars After Blepharoplasty?

I had upper & lower bleph done 18 months ago. Am happy w/ lower as my bags are gone (am 49 years old & they were aging me more). I am very...

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Can Eyelid Surgery Be Done Without Anesthesia?

Can bleph eyelid surgery be done without anesthesia? If so, how does it work?

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Chemosis After Blepharoplasty

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty, and I still have severe chemosis on one eye after 9 weeks. I am using tear drops and a lubricant, and I'm also...

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Does Eyelid Tape Really Work?

I would like a crease on my eyelid. Can eyelid tape do this, and give me a wider look eye? or is asian eyelid surgery my only choice?

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Should I Have Blepharoplasty or Restylane on Tear Trough?

I am trying to decide if lower blepharoplasty (fat repositioning) or tear trough rejuvenation with Restylane is best for my problem? I have fat...

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What is a Blepharoplasty - What Does It Do?

Can a eyelid doctor explain blehparoplasty and how it works

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Eyelid Ptosis or Extra Skin?

I am going to see an eye surgeon in two weeks but I wanted to have an idea what to ask before I go. I am 26, I was told by my mother that my right...

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Lower Eyelid "Skin Pinch"

What does a lower eyelid "skin pinch" address exactly and does it have the same potential complications as a lower Blepharoplasty? Would...

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Uneven Eyelids After Blepharoplasty

I am three weeks today post-op from upper/lower blepharoplasty, outside incisions. There has been no change in my eye size difference, one being...

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What Causes Blurry Vision After Blepharoplasty?

No complications occured during the procedure and I could see clearly for a week after the surgery. Now, three weeks after, my vision is extremely...

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Should Blepharoplasty Scars Be Less Evident by Now?

I had eyelid surgery 5 weeks ago and my scars are still prominent even with makeup. I have followed recovery instructions and use an oitment my doctor...

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Chemosis or Ectropion After Blepharoplasty?

I had Blepharoplasty 3 weeks ago, and I wrote here you about droopy eyes. I went to see my surgeon and he diagnosed chemosis, but an oculoplastic from...

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Lower Eyelid Drooping After Blepharoplasty

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery. My lower lid on one eye is drooping. The doctor tightened it, but it's still away from the eye and causing...

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Double Eyelid Surgery - What is It?

What is double eyelid surgery? I don't understand what it means to have double eyelids?

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Upper Blepharoplasty Scar Healing Problem?

I had an upper blepharoplasty done 15 weeks ago. The scars are still bumpy, and on one lid, there's a prominent red bulge. I've been massaging and...

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What Treatment Do You Suggest for Puffiness Under Eye and Top of Cheek?

Cheek bone to smooth skin area for a younger appearance.

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Eyelid Surgery Risks

What are the risks of upper eyelid surgery?

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Will Bruising After Blepharoplasty Go Away?

I still have some bruising a month after lower eyelid surgery to remove bags. Will this ever go away? I have what seems like dark circles directly...

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Swelling After Lower Blepharoplasty

I recently had a bilateral lower blepharoplasty done 4 1/2 weeks ago. Swelling had resolved after a week or so, but over the past few days both, lids...

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Eyelid Surgery Before and After Pictures

I'm considering blepharoplasty for upper and lower eyelids, and I've been looking at before and after pictures -- and I like what...

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Can Swelling After Blepharoplasty Be Permanent?

I had lower blepharophasty Nov 10, but since the one eye stayed swollen the doctor opened it up again to see if any was wrong on Dec 23. He claimed...

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Remaining Eyebag and Slight Asymmetry After Lower Blepharoplasty

I had a lower Blepharoplasty done 2 1/2 weeks ago where the incision was done on the outside corner of my lower lids. Before the surgery, I had a...

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Wearing Makeup After Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Surgery

I had Blepharoplasty 4 days ago, and need to go back to work next week. I have read everywhere that I'm not supposed to wear any eye make up for 2 - 3...

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Thick Scar and Ridge After Blepharoplasty

I am desperate to know what to do. Seven weeks ago, I had a bilateral upper blepharoplasty. The plastic surgeon cut not only my eyelids but right...

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Skin Wrinkling After Lower Blepharoplasty

I had lower Blepharoplasty done 2 weeks ago. Swelling still remains, which is normal. What I noticed recently is the exessive skin wrinkling on the...

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Loose Skin Under Eyes After Blepharoplasty

I had Blepharoplasty done over a year ago but still have loose skin under my eyes. I have had CO2 laser done to correct this, but it did nothing. A...

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Under Eye Wrinkle Treatment with Blepharoplasty

I am scheduled for an upper Blephroplasty . For under my under eye wrinkle, what would be most effective and longer-lasting treatment? Will TCA Peel...

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Eyelids Won't Shut After Blepharoplasty

I had an upper Blepharoplasty 6 weeks ago. My eyelids still do not shut all the way. I can make my eyelids shut if I "muscle" them down, but...

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Tightness and Swelling Post-Blepharoplasty

I had incisional double eyelid and lower blepharoplasty a month ago. One of my eyes isn't recovering well; the eyelid is still swollen and feels a...

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Options for Minimizing Remaining Eye Bags After Blepharoplasty?

I am a young-looking 55 year old. I had lower Blepharoplasty over 3 months ago to correct what I thought were eyebags, but I'm not happy with the...

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One Eye Barely Changed After Blepharoplasty

I had Blepharoplasty done 5 weeks ago, and I immediately noticed post-surgery that the incisions were not the same. However, I didn't worry. Now, one...

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Bulge Under Left Eye After Blepharoplasty

I had transconjunctival Blepharoplasty 14 weeks ago. Right eye has healed, but left eye heals slow. There's a slight bulge directly beneath where...

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Non-surgical Lower Blepharoplasty Procedure Using a Laser

Laser is called "EyeTight" (laser company web site at www.lasertight.com). It is supposed to get rid of bags under the eyes. Does it work?...

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Surgery to Balance Eye Shape?

My left eye is noticeably bigger than the other, and it wasn't like this when I was younger because I've seen pictures. I noticed the big difference...

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Blepharoplasty or Filler in the Tear Trough?

I HATE my under eye bags. They are genetic. I want to have them fixed. My aunt had it done but 10 yrs. later she has hollow, sunken orbital area. ...

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Will I Be Able to Close my Eyes After Eyelid Surgery?

Does the eyelid surgery leave the lids pulled open more so, causing difficulty to close them?

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Removing Scar from Eyelid Surgery?

The scars from the incisions on the lower eyelids are still quite prominent after almost 6 months now. Is there a product or treatment I can apply to...

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Lower Eyelid Drooping and Tired Look After Blepharoplasty

I had an upper and lower blepharoplasty almost 3 weeks ago by an eyelid specialist cosmetic surgeon. I'm 41 and always had beautiful big eyes. ...

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Can Blepharoplasty Correct my Asian Eyelids?

I am Asian with single eye lids. I woke up a few days ago with a double fold on my right eye! My left eye has a single fold. I'm not sure how or why...

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Stitches Came off 2 Days After Blepharoplasty

I had Blepharoplasty 4 days ago, and my stitches came out on the second day. Is that bad? Everything looks sealed tight, but I wanted to make sure...

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Eyelid Fat Repositioning Vs Fat Removal for Eyebags

In blepharoplasty, is lower lid fat repositioning a better choice than fat removal for undereye bags?

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Eyelid Surgery for Ptosis of One Eye?

Following problems on my right eye, it now looks smaller. I am curious to know what would fix my problem. I thinks it is called ptosis as it doesn't...

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Bloodshot Eyes After Blepharoplasty Surgery

I had upper and lower Blepharoplasty 13 days ago. I went back to work after 10 days. I work on the computer, so I took my eye drops to work. The first...

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Problems Post-Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser

Two weeks ago, I had CO2 laser combined with a lower lid Blepharoplasty. Eyes are very dry, drooping, and stiff. Recovery has been much worse than I...

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Eye Bags and Swelling 8 Months Post-Blepharoplasty

My doctor doesn't know why the swelling and eyebags 8 months post-procedure won't go down. For the last 2 months, I've been using a special cream that...

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Which Blepharoplasty Surgery Technique Works Best?

I'm looking into lower lid Blepharoplasty and have received two contraditctory opinions: (1) that it can be done from the inside (2) it...

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Too Much of the Whites in my Eyes Show How Can This Be Fixed?

I was born like this I have not had surgery or any problems with my eyes. This is for cosemtic reasons only. Too much of the whites show at the bottom...

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Swollen Bags After Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

I am 39 years old. I had a lower eyelid Blepharoplasty done 2 weeks ago. My tear troughs were apparent and also the bags above. Im only two weeks...

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Hiding Eyelid Surgery Scar on the Crease?

Can my eyelid scar be lowered so it will be in the crease? I had an Eyelid lift and the incision was not placed in the crease. You can see my scar...

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Possible Long-term Effects from Arcus Marginalis Release?

It just seems like cutting that muscle may contribute to facial sagging in the future or something awful, since it's a muscle in your face. What are...

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When is Blepharoplasty Medically Necessary?

When is blepharoplasty considered to be medically necessary? The skin on my upper eyelids hangs down over my eyelashes. It tends to push my...

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Extremely Red Eyes After Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser

I had an upper and lower Blepharoplasty on Jan 15, 2009, performed with a CO2 Laser and the area below my eyes is still extremely red. Is this normal?

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Eyelid Belpharoplasty Risks, Problems, What to Know in Advance

In preping myself for eyelid blepharoplasty procedure i'd like to know what to expect beforehand. Am I taking risks? what problems are...

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Eyelid Surgery to Make Eyes Look Even?

I have one eye larger than the other. It opens wider than the other. Is it possible for eyelid surgery to make them even looking?

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