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Will I Be Able to Close my Eyes After Eyelid Surgery? 70 answers

Does the eyelid surgery leave the lids pulled open more so, causing difficulty to close them?
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Browlift Vs Blepharoplasty - Which is Best for Sagging Eyelids? 67 answers

Is a brow lift (forehead lift) better to raise sagging eyelids than a blepharoplasty?
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What is a Blepharoplasty - What Does It Do? 62 answers

Can a eyelid doctor explain blehparoplasty and how it works
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Eyelid Surgery Recovery 61 answers

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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What is Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty? 57 answers

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

How Long Until Plastic Surgery Stitches Dissolve? 56 answers

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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Can Eyelid Surgery Be Done Without Anesthesia? 49 answers

Can bleph eyelid surgery be done without anesthesia?  If so, how does it work?
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How Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost? 39 answers

How much does a blepharoplasty cost?  Are the prices different for blepharoplasty on the upper eyelids vs. the lower eyelids?
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Laser Blepharoplasty Vs. Surgery 36 answers

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? 35 answers

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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Droopy Eyelids - Alternatives to Eyelift Surgery? 29 answers

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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Blepharoplasty or Filler in the Tear Trough? 29 answers

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. ...
eyelids under eyes tear trough eye bags before female age 35-44 sunken

Eyelids Won't Shut After Blepharoplasty 26 answers

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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Blepharoplasty Complications 24 answers

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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Upper Eyelid Swelling After Blepharoplasty 23 answers

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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Eyelid Surgery Risks 21 answers

What are the risks of upper eyelid surgery?
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How Much Does a Lower Eye Lift Cost? 20 answers

Average price for the lower eyelift plastic surgery?
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Crepey Skin and Hollow Eyes After Blepharoplasty 20 answers

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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Double Eyelid Surgery - What is It? 20 answers

What is double eyelid surgery? I don't understand what it means to have double eyelids? 
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Remaining Eyebag and Slight Asymmetry After Lower Blepharoplasty 20 answers

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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Will my Insurance Pay for Blepharoplasty? 19 answers

Insurance covers for eyelid surgery?
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Should I Have Blepharoplasty or Restylane on Tear Trough? 19 answers

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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Lower Eyelid "Skin Pinch" 18 answers

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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Eyelid Belpharoplasty Risks, Problems, What to Know in Advance 18 answers

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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What Are the Requirements to Have Insurance Cover Blepharoplasty? 17 answers

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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Skin Wrinkling After Lower Blepharoplasty 17 answers

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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Eyelid Fat Repositioning Vs Fat Removal for Eyebags 17 answers

In blepharoplasty, is lower lid fat repositioning a better choice than fat removal for undereye bags?
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Filler Under my Eyes After a Blepharoplasty and Laser Surgery? 17 answers

Or is there other options to help me? Im a 36 year old female who decided to get a few wrinkles out of the way...nothing to severe....
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Can I Change my Eye Shape? 16 answers

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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Can't Open Eyes 25 Days After Blepharoplasty 16 answers

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...
pain side effects swelling after post-op female

Can Eye Bags and Fat Be Removed Without Blepharoplasty? 16 answers

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...
non surgical eyes eye bags before

What Can I Do to Lessen Scars After Blepharoplasty? 16 answers

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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Upper Blepharoplasty Scar Healing Problem? 16 answers

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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Lower Eyelid Drooping and Tired Look After Blepharoplasty 16 answers

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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Chemosis After Blepharoplasty 15 answers

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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Lower Eyelid Drooping After Blepharoplasty 15 answers

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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Will Bruising After Blepharoplasty Go Away? 15 answers

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...
under eyes dark circles bruising after lower eyelids

Can Blepharoplasty Correct my Asian Eyelids? 15 answers

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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Extremely Red Eyes After Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser 15 answers

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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Traditional Blepharoplasty Vs Laser Blepharoplasty for Eye Bags? 14 answers

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...
under eyes eye bags before comparison female age 45-54

Does Eyelid Tape Really Work? 14 answers

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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What Causes Blurry Vision After Blepharoplasty? 14 answers

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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One Eye Barely Changed After Blepharoplasty 14 answers

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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Stitches Came off 2 Days After Blepharoplasty 14 answers

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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Which Blepharoplasty Surgery Technique Works Best? 14 answers

I'm looking into lower lid Blepharoplasty and have received two contraditctory opinions: (1) that it can be done from the inside (2) it should be done...
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Bloodshot Eyes After Blepharoplasty Surgery 14 answers

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...
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Uneven Eyelids After Blepharoplasty 13 answers

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...
eyelids recovery complication after uneven

Eyelid Ptosis or Extra Skin? 13 answers

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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Thick Scar and Ridge After Blepharoplasty 13 answers

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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Loose Skin Under Eyes After Blepharoplasty 13 answers

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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Options for Minimizing Remaining Eye Bags After Blepharoplasty? 13 answers

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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Swelling After Lower Blepharoplasty 12 answers

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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Non-surgical Lower Blepharoplasty Procedure Using a Laser 12 answers

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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Bulge Under Left Eye After Blepharoplasty 12 answers

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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Eyelid Surgery to Make Eyes Look Even? 12 answers

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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Eyelid Surgery Before and After Pictures 11 answers

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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Wearing Makeup After Blepharoplasty or Eyelid Surgery 11 answers

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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Problems Post-Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser 11 answers

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 11 answers

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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Chemosis or Ectropion After Blepharoplasty? 10 answers

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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Tightness and Swelling Post-Blepharoplasty 10 answers

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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Swollen Bags After Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty 10 answers

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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Surgery to Balance Eye Shape? 9 answers

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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Too Much of the Whites in my Eyes Show How Can This Be Fixed? 9 answers

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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Hard Lump After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty 8 answers

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? 8 answers

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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Should Blepharoplasty Scars Be Less Evident by Now? 8 answers

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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What Treatment Do You Suggest for Puffiness Under Eye and Top of Cheek? 8 answers

Cheek bone to smooth skin area for a younger appearance.
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Can Swelling After Blepharoplasty Be Permanent? 8 answers

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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Possible Long-term Effects from Arcus Marginalis Release? 8 answers

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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Under Eye Wrinkle Treatment with Blepharoplasty 7 answers

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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Eyelid Surgery for Ptosis of One Eye? 7 answers

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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Removing Scar from Eyelid Surgery? 7 answers

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...
eyelids scar after

What Could've Caused my Uneven Eyes? 6 answers

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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Hiding Eyelid Surgery Scar on the Crease? 6 answers

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...
eyelids scar surgery scar after
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