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...

59 doctor answers

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...

24 doctor answers

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?

22 doctor answers

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...

17 doctor answers

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...

16 doctor answers

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...

15 doctor answers

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...

13 doctor answers

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...

14 doctor answers

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...

9 doctor answers

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...

10 doctor answers

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...

15 doctor answers

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...

16 doctor answers

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...

15 doctor answers

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...

12 doctor answers

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...

8 doctor answers

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...

20 doctor answers

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...

11 doctor answers

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...

13 doctor answers

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...

17 doctor answers

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...

13 doctor answers

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...

26 doctor answers

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...

10 doctor answers

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...

13 doctor answers

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...

14 doctor answers

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...

12 doctor answers

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...

7 doctor answers

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. ...

16 doctor answers

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...

14 doctor answers

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...

14 doctor answers

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...

11 doctor answers

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...

11 doctor answers

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...

10 doctor answers

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...

6 doctor answers

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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Filler Under my Eyes After a Blepharoplasty and Laser Surgery?

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....

17 doctor answers

Revisional Surgery for Brow Lift and Eyelids Worth It?

I'd like to see pictures of "good" revisional--or corrective--surgery for a botched eyelid surgery and brow lift. It's only been about a...

11 doctor answers

Lower Blepharoplasty Revision

A month after Blepharoplasty, my left lower lid looks worse compared to how it looked like before surgery. Now only is it puffy, it now seems to also...

7 doctor answers

Red, Dry Eyes After Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser

I had a transconjunctival Blepharoplasty on lower lids combined with CO2 laser 15 days ago. Both lower eyelids appear to be standing away and downward...

9 doctor answers

Post Blepharoplasty Swelling?

I am 31 days post-op from upper and lower blepharoplasty. There was no fat removed, just skin. I believe he did something with my muscle, but i'm not...

11 doctor answers

Persistent Puffy Eyes After Blepharoplasty, TCA Peel and Tightening

I had upper and lower Blepharoplasty a year ago with a lot of complications.  I have very sensitive skin. The stitches did not dissolve and I had...

12 doctor answers

Brusing and Swelling After Blepharoplasty and Mid-Face Lift

Three and 1/2 weeks ago, I had a lower Blepharoplasty and a mid-face lift. I am still swollen and bruised under my eyes. Why is it taking so long to...

7 doctor answers

When Will the Stitches Come out After Blepharoplasty?

I had canaloplasty and blepharoplasty on March 13th. This is the following Thursday after surgery. When will stitches come out? This was only on my...

7 doctor answers

Different Eye Size After Blepharoplasty

I am 29 years old, and had upper/lower blepharoplasty 12 days ago, with outside incisions. I cannot put into words how upset I am with myself for...

14 doctor answers

Swelling and Indentation on Face Due to Blepharoplasty

I had eyelid surgery to remove fat under my eyes. I still had swelling under my right eye at six months so my doctor injected the site with steroids....

7 doctor answers

Swelling Under Eyes After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

I don't understand why my lower eye area would be swollen after an upper bleph. It looks like pockets of fluid after an upper eye bleph. How long...

9 doctor answers

Fluid Retention Due to Blepharoplasty?

I recently had a lower Blepharoplasty done 8 weeks ago. Just the removal of fat tissue, nothing elese. I hardly had any bruises after the procedure...

13 doctor answers

Possible Levator Muscle Injury from Eyelid Surgery?

I had upper eyelid surgery on both eyes on June 25th of this year. My right eyelid is not opening all the way when I look up or out to the side. When...

10 doctor answers

Problems with Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

I had Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty done about 4 weeks ago. There was some healing, but it seems to have slowed. The scars above my eyes still hurt...

8 doctor answers

Gel Pads to Speed Up Blepharoplasty Healing?

I had Blepharoplasty 4 days ago, and need to go back to work next week. Will "second skin" type compression/adhesive gel pads speed up the...

5 doctor answers

Cold vs. Warm Compresses After Blepharoplasty?

I have been advised by my surgeon that after a blepharoplasty to apply cold compresses. I understand this purpose for the first few days but am...

18 doctor answers

Wearing Contact Lenses After Blepharoplasty

How long does it usually take for a patient to be able to wear contact lenses after upper and lower Blepharoplasty?

8 doctor answers

Droopy Eyes After Lower Blepharoplasty

I had a lower Blepharoplasty two weeks ago, and both of my eyes look a little droopy, especially the left one, giving me a tired look. Is it possible...

13 doctor answers

Under Eye Loose Skin and Wrinkles Normal After Blepharoplasty?

I had upper and lower Blepharoplasty two weeks ago. The main reason was for bags, loose skin and wrinkles under my eyes. I was told that these could...

10 doctor answers

Bumps and Tightness After Canthopexy

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty 10 days ago with transcutaneous and canthopexy with lowers, no fat removal some skin removed. I have tight skin...

6 doctor answers

Eyelid Bump from Broken Blepharoplasty Stitches?

I found a small, round, protruding bump on my upper eyelid medial to the nose. Is it because I rubbed my eyes too vigorously (due to allergies) that...

7 doctor answers

Post-blepharoplasty Skin Tightening?

I had lower Blepharoplasty done to my bottom eyes. I had orbital fat grafting with Pearls add in lower eyes as well. The outside skin could be a...

9 doctor answers

How Long Will It Take for Bruised Skin to Heal After Eyelid Surgery?

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When Can I Use my Contacts After Eyelid Surgery?

When can I start putting my contacts in again after upper and lower blepharoplasty eyelid surgery?

32 doctor answers

Small Lump on Blepharoplasty Incision

I had lower blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago to remove fat pads under my eyes. I am thrilled with the result, but I can see and feel a lump on my right...

7 doctor answers

Options for Correcting Bad Blepharoplasty Results?

I still have scars under my eyes and corner of one eye two years after a bad Blepharoplasty. I also have circles and puffiness under my eyes, and I...

11 doctor answers

Severe Under Eye Wrinkles After Blepharoplasty

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty about 4 weeks ago. I am looking for the best possible follow-up treatment to remove or greatly diminish the under...

9 doctor answers

Dark Circles After Lower Blepharoplasty

I am of Afro-Carribean origin, fair to meduim complexion. I had Blepharoplasty for eye bags just over 7 weeks ago. The eye bags have completely...

10 doctor answers

Fat Vs Skin Grafting for Hollow Eyes After Blepharoplasty?

Hello, I have upper eyelid hollowness from an upper blepharoplasty in 2006. I also have scarring in the left upper inner corner and some shortage of...

6 doctor answers

Upper Eyelid Scarring - Possible Revision / Treatment?

Hello, I have a few recent scars of about three weeks now. I know that I must give it a lot more time, but I am concerned more about the scar tissue...

7 doctor answers

Tightening the Outer Corners of the Eyes with Blepharoplasty?

I am planning to have a face lift with both upper and lower blepaharoplasty.  I have dry eyes which I am concerned with that may have been a...

16 doctor answers

Any Creams for Raised Blepharoplasty Scars?

Is there a cream for raised scar from blepharoplasty over 2 years ago? I didn't think Mederma could be used around eyes. My eyelids are also still...

7 doctor answers

Discomfort After Blepharoplasty

I had a lower Blepharoplasty 6 months ago. Results are good but I have discomfort in outer corner of one eye with a small bump below incision line and...

15 doctor answers

Lacrimal Gland Mistakenly Removed?

Can a lacrimal gland be mistakenly removed thru an eyelid lift? How common is this problem? Is there any test that can be done to see if the glands...

16 doctor answers

Pimple Like Bump on Outside Corner of Eye Following a Lower Bleph

I had a lower Bleph 4 weeks ago. Immediatly after the sutures were removed I noticed a little pimple like bump on the outside corner of my eye, near...

8 doctor answers

Canthopexy Vs Canthoplasty to Correct Blepharoplasty Result?

Can a canthoplasty be better than a canthopexy to correct a lower eyelid mild ectropion after a few weeks of a Blepharoplasty? And what other support...

5 doctor answers

What Can I Do to Keep my Eyes Moist After Blepharoplasty Surgery?

It has been 1 week after my blepharoplasty surgery upper/lower. I find my eyes very dry and tight.

9 doctor answers

Lower Eyelid Swelling / Eye Asymmetry After Blepharoplasty

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op upper and lower blepharoplasty. I still have swelling under eyes (looks like bags)and minor upper eyelid swelling. My left...

13 doctor answers

Is It Possible to Put Back Fat After Lower Blepharoplasty?

If the doctor takes out too much fat during lower blepharoplasty, making the eyes hollow-looking, is it possible to put back fat in the area? If so,...

14 doctor answers

Lumps and Swelling After Blepharoplasty

I am a young woman who had upper and lower eyelid surgery almost 1 month ago. After 10 days, a lump formed in the bottom right corner of my right eye....

6 doctor answers

How to Fix Bad Results from Blepharoplasty?

I had my lower eye lids done. They are so bad, they hang out and too much skin was taken out. You can see the inside of my eye ball and I have to keep...

10 doctor answers

How to Treat Wrinkles Under the Eyes After a Lower Bleph? Will Evolence Work?

How do you get rid of wrinkles that occured after having a lower bleph done 1 yr ago? Do you have fat redeposited? I think the wrinkles look worse...

8 doctor answers

How Well Do Blepharoplasty Scars Heal?

I am 4 weeks post-op from lower Blepharoplasty. The incisions underneath the eyelash line have faded almost completely. The area I am concerned...

3 doctor answers

Upper Eyelids Too Hollow After Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift

Here is a picture of my upper eyelid job 1 week post op. I had a Brow lift too. My eye shape  has changed and I now have a thick lid without...

6 doctor answers

Too Much Skin Removed After Blepharoplasty

Too much skin was removed from my upper lid. I have white dots, a visible line, an extra skin fold. It looks like a web Is there a solution to my...

8 doctor answers

One Eye Looks Different After Upper Blepharoplasty

I just had my upper eyelids lifted a week ago. Although still red, most of the swelling has gone down. I am noticing that one eye is smaller and...

10 doctor answers

Can Excess Skin Between Brows After Eyelid Surgery Be Resolved?

I had upper and lower Eyelid surgery, Facelift and Botox on my forehead 3 weeks ago. I didn't want the Eyelid surgery but my doctor insisted. The...

14 doctor answers

How to Fix Scar Tissue on Eyelid Surgery Incision?

I had revision Eyelid surgery six months ago. One eyelid healed well; the other "pouches" over the incision line when closed and is...

3 doctor answers

Which Between Fillers and Blepharoplasty Should I Have First?

About 8 months ago, I had lower blepharoplasty and CO2 laser. My eyes are hollowed out more so than ever, and extra skin is evident to the point that...

9 doctor answers

Heavy Eyelids After Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift?

I am one week post op upper blepharoplasty plus open brow lift. I am extremely depressed that my eyes look so different than before. My lid is now...

8 doctor answers

Eyelid Hollowness After Upper / Lower Blepharoplasty

After having an upper and lower blephoplasty I was left with complete hollowness and new eyelids which look very aging. This was NOT what I originally...

32 doctor answers

Will my Eyes Look Normal Again After Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty?

I am 41 years old, and had upper and lower eyelids done 11 days ago. I have visible scars at the sides of my eyes under my eyebrow. I feel like I look...

15 doctor answers

Puffiness 3 Weeks After Blepharoplasty

Three weeks after my lower blepharoplasty, my right eye became puffy and "bubbled". Last week, they were still looking great; smooth, tight,...

5 doctor answers

Sutures Not Dissolving on Upper Eyelids?

I had and eyelift and mid-face lift done 9 days ago and things seem to look good except my upper lids which still show redness and swelling where the...

19 doctor answers

Correcting Blepharoplasty Results

I had lower Blepharoplasty done 2 years ago, and I've been back to my doctor several times to have the left eye bag corrected, as I am not happy with...

17 doctor answers

Under Eye Ags Still Prominent After Blepharoplasty

Dear Dr, It's already 3 months since I had transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty done however the problems I encountered since 1 month after surgery...

8 doctor answers

Canthopexy After Blepharoplasty?

Can a canthopexy be performed after a few weeks of Blepharoplasty to correct mild lower eyelid ectropion?

7 doctor answers

Lumpy and Thick Scars After Blepharoplasty and Mid Facelift

I had a Blepharoplasty and a Mid Face Lift 9 days ago. The upper lids have the dissolving stitches but they are still very lumpy and do not seem to be...

5 doctor answers

Why Did Eyebags Remain After Blepharoplasty?

Should I still have bruising after 3 months, and why do I still have bags under my eyes, just lower than the original ones?I had Blepharoplasty to get...

7 doctor answers

Hollowing After Blepharoplasty

It will be 3 weeks this Friday since I had lower Blepharoplasty. I'm getting really nervous. As the swelling goes down it looks as though there may...

7 doctor answers

Tight Eyes After Canthopexy

I had dissolvable stiches next to eyes to get an upward shape. Day 16, and they are still there, and my eyes are very tight. Is this normal? I am...

8 doctor answers

Puffiness and Discoloration Under Eyes After Eyelid Surgery

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery to make me look more awake and less tired, remove loose skin, and open up my eyes. After surgery, I thought I...

2 doctor answers

Revisional Surgey for Lower Eyelid Retraction?

Both of my lower lids have retracted after cheek lift and lower lid surgery. I have been told I have to wait another 3 months before anything can be...

9 doctor answers

Bumpy Scars After Eyelid Surgery

I am 9 wks post op after upper and lower eyelift and my incision lines have gotten strange bubbles on them that look bumpy like cauliflower stalks. ...

2 doctor answers

Are Strange Skin 'Bulges' Along Incision Line After Upper Eyelid Surgery Normal?

I had upper eyelid surgery 9 days ago. My stitches were removed on day 5 and although my right eye looks fine my left one has strange bulges around...

10 doctor answers

Another Surgery to Correct Small Eyes?

I had lower Blepharoplasty about 5 years ago and ended up with much smaller eyes that look rounder, as opposed to the elongated almond shape they used...

5 doctor answers

Stretch Eyelid Skin Possible After an Aggressive Surgery?

Is it possible to stretch upper eyelid skin or have a skin graft done to eyes that have been operated on aggressively? There was too much skin and fat...

6 doctor answers

Office-based Blepharoplasty Revision?

I had lower Blepharoplasty about 4 months ago. Surgeon says this bulge is not swelling, and it can be rectified in his office by making external...

6 doctor answers

Extra Baggy Skin After Blepharoplasty

I'm in tears every day due to a Blepharoplasty surgery and Laser Resurfacing. I am only 36 and looking back, there was nothing wrong with my eyes. Now...

12 doctor answers

Options for Correcting Asymmetry After Lower Blepharoplasty?

I had lower Blepharoplasty (with external incisions) 4 1/2 months ago. It appears that some skin was removed only from the left side, so now my left...

12 doctor answers

Extra Baggy Skin After Blepharoplasty

 I'm in tears every day due to a Blepharoplasty surgery and Laser Resurfacing. I am only 36 and looking back, there was nothing wrong with my...

8 doctor answers

Surgeon to Correct Eyelid Surgery Mistakes?

I had a blepharoplasty 11 months ago, together with a face lift. I did it in Mexico but with a craniofacial surgeon who works also in a Texas...

2 doctor answers

Normal for Eyelids to Be Still Droopy 3 Weeks After Blepharoplasty?

I had my bleph 3 weeks ago. my doctor said he lifted both brows slightly as well. I still have significant eyelid droop even after surgery. Is this...

6 doctor answers

Asymmetrical Eyelids After Double Blepharoplasty?

I did double blepharoplasty upper eyelid lift, but did a correction/ enhancement for the left one because it still drooped after surgery. It looked ok...

4 doctor answers

Why Did my Doctor Use Steri Strips on Top of my Upper Eyelid Stitches?

The strips are now really dry and tight, is it okay to put an ointment on them/

17 doctor answers

How Long Will Blepharoplasty Scars and Area Be Numb?

About 25 days post upper and lower surgery, continue to have issue with dry eyes and eyes/skin feeling tight but also numb. Probably normal but when...

9 doctor answers

Droopy Eye Corner Skin After Blepharoplasty

I am 5 weeks post-op bilaterial upper Blepharoplasty. My left eye is healing fine but the inner corner of my right eye has sagging or droopy skin! I...

10 doctor answers

Upper Eye Lids - Will Bumps Go Away or is Scar Tissue Forming?

I had a poorly done upper eyelid surgery done 15 days ago. I notice hard bumbs and cysts forming, which I initially thought would subsde. They seem to...

5 doctor answers

Massage or Surgery for Raised Swelling After Blepharoplasty?

I had a lower Blepharoplasty peformed and within two days, a raised sausage-shape swelling appeared under the stiches. After stitches were removed,...

2 doctor answers

Extended Cuts Normal After Eyelid Surgery?

I have upper and lower Eyelid surgery 6 weeks ago. I still have swelling and a lot of redness. The thing I am most concerned about is that I have 2...

7 doctor answers

Lower Eyelid Skin Thin and Sensitive After Blepharoplasty

I had Fraxel treatments: twice on full face and 5 times around eyes, then decided to have Trans-Blepharoplasty surgery with CO2 laser at 39 years old....

2 doctor answers

Fillers for Blepharoplasty Scars?

After a lower Blepharoplasty, I have wide and deep scars at the outer corners of my eyes. The plastic surgeon said that any scars would blend in with...

7 doctor answers

Bruising, Swelling, and Seroma After Multiple Procedures

Yesterday, I had a lateral eyelid lift, and lower mini facelift (weekend facelift) which pulled tightly behind my ears. I also had fat transfer to my...

3 doctor answers

Loss of Eyelashes After Eyelid Surgery?

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery 3 wks ago and am losing my eyelashes. I am afraid I am going to lose all my lashes. I'm hoping it is most...

13 doctor answers

Will Eye Shape Change After Eyelid Surgery Be Permanent?

It has been 5 weeks after I had eyelid surgery and my eyes look round. Will this change the shape of my eye permanently?

3 doctor answers

Proper Technique and Duration for Lower Lid Massage?

I developed cicatricial ectropion of right lower lid following repair of orbital fracture 4 months ago, the condition improved with massage (traction...

3 doctor answers

Is Two Weeks After Blepharoplasty Too Soon to Travel?

I am 39 years old and am scheduled for an upper blepharoplsaty for vision concerns on May 4th. However, I already have plans for a vacation in Hawaii,...

13 doctor answers

Lower Eyelid Looks Pulled Down 4 Weeks Post-op

I had a lower eye lift almost 4 weeks ago. My eyes are very red and have a pulled down look. Will this go away? The left eye seems worse?..What can I...

18 doctor answers

Pulling or Stretching Eyelid After Blepharoplasty

Can pulling or stretching the upper eyelid, 2 months post upper Blepharoplasty be damaging in any way?

8 doctor answers

Ptosis in Left Eye After Canthopexy

I had a left eye orbital fracture 5 years ago. I had that repaired and then about 5 months ago I had a scar revision, fat graft for upper cheek...

8 doctor answers

Scarring After Upper Eye Lid Surgery

I had upper and lower eye lid surgery 3 weeks ago and I can see a scar forming in both upper eye lids, area close to the tear duct,and a bit along the...

15 doctor answers

Hollow Eyes After Blepharoplasty?

I am one week post op from a brow lift and upper eyelid surgery. My eyes seem very hollow and I am scared he took to much off because now I have a...

4 doctor answers

Dog Ears a Complication of Eyelid Surgery?

It's been 8 weeks since surgery, white bumps on lids, uneven visible stitches and worst the pockets at edge of eye. Under eye bags and still the...

16 doctor answers

Hard Lower Lid Bumps After Steroid Injections

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty one month ago. 10 days post surgery, the lower left lid swelled and my surgeon gave me a steroid injection. The...

3 doctor answers

Too Much Fat Removed During Lower Bleph - What Options Do I Have Now?

I had lower bleph and too much fat was removed, so the left lower eyelid hangs 1 mm too low with scleral show. I went through 2 failed canthopexy...

19 doctor answers

How Will Botox Affect Blepharoplasty Result?

I had an upper Blepharoplasty. I would like to know how long after I can evaluate the results? My concern is that I had the surgery 4 months after...

16 doctor answers

Open Wounds on Eye Corners After Blepharoplasty

I had blepharoplasty four days ago. My doctor decided to take the stitches out two days after the surgery. It was a bit aggressive, as some skin had...

3 doctor answers

Eyelid Surgery Failure from Myasthenia Gravis?

I have mysathenia graivs. My doc did a lid lift in hopes to help this. It did not. I had a lot of complications. I still have droopy lids.What do we...

2 doctor answers

What to Do About Festoons Left After 2 Eyelid Surgeries?

I have had under eye surgery twice to remove festoons. Neither worked. Now what? I am only 41 and had my first surgery at 35 on both the upper and...

3 doctor answers

Solution for Firm Lump Near Blepharoplasty Incision?

I had upper and lower bleph 3 weeks ago. Swelling and bruising seems to be gone but as swelling went away, a ridge of firm "tissue" has...

3 doctor answers

Will This Resolve in Time. Has Anyone Seen This Before

It is now 3 weeks post upper & lower bleph and ptosis repair. I have "pinches" in the corners of my lower eyes. The right eye seems to...

19 doctor answers

Treatment to Lighten Eyelids After Eyelid Surgery?

In reference to my review above, I had upper Eyelid surgery 4 months ago. Problem is, I have dark pigment on both sides of the incisions. Scar aids...

2 doctor answers

Can a Canthoplasty Be Reversed?

I had canthoplasty to correct one round eye (lower lid sclerosis) and one elongated eye (droopy lower lid). While eye symmetry is improved, both eyes...

5 doctor answers

Ptosis Repair - Over Corrected?

Hello. I am a female in early 50's and had right eye ptosis repair a week ago(no blepharoplasty). The eyelid is still swollen and reddened which...

12 doctor answers

Eyelid Surgery Revision Due to Ectropion?

Six weeks ago, I had a double eyelift, and no ectropion. I have Ectropion in both eyes. It has been six weeks after my surgery. My doctor has...

7 doctor answers

Can I Take a Shower After Surgery?

I had the heavy eyelid surgery 3 days ago. Is it safe to take a shower?

20 doctor answers

Lower Transjunctival Blepharoplasty and Fat Transfer - How Long Will my Cheeks Be Hard and Swollen?

Each day i am liking the results more and more except when i see my side profile and look like a chipmunk. I know i'm only 7 days out and i...

7 doctor answers

Eyes Are Smaller After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

I am two months post opp, but the thing that worries me is my eyes apear to be much smaller than they were.. my right eye is even smaller than my left...

3 doctor answers

Treatments for Wrinkly Skin After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty?

I've had upper and lower blepharoplasty. I am left with loose wrinkly skin. I have had a peel, microdermabrasion, as well as Botox. What other...

13 doctor answers

Bulge Directly Under Eyelids After Lower Bleph. Residual Swelling?

I had a lower bleph 2 1/2 weeks ago. As acute swelling died down, I noticed I now have direct bulges under my eyelid incisions. I know I am early in...

10 doctor answers

Bloodshot Eyes After Mullerectomy

I had a great Mullerectomy to correct mini ptosis last Tuesday. I love the results. However, the left eye on the left side still has blood stains in...

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Blepharoplasty Scars?

Are eye lid incisions alwasys made in the crease of the eyelid? Mine are in the shape of a curve that goes up to my brow area. I had a blepharoplasty...

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Half of my Face is Numb After Lower Blepharoplasty

I had my lower blepharoplasty 10 days ago. I have huge bruises and swelling . But what worries me the most is the numbness of the face. The left part...

1 doctor answer

How Long Until I See Final Results from Lower Blepharoplasty?

I had a lower blethroplasty 3 weeks ago. how long until they heal? Bluish green lump in one puckering on other and appear to have festoons on cheeks I...

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How Long Until I See Blepharoplasty Results?

I am 5 1/2 weeks post op upper and lower blepharoplasty (outer incision). I still have considerable swelling below my eyes, with some darkness that...

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Will Bloodshot Eyes After Eyelid Surgery Fade?

Even though it's small, I have a red blood shot in my right eye following upper and lower Blepharoplasty.I am on day 8 after surgery. Eye sight was...

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How Well Does Scar Tissue on Upper Eyelid Heal?

How well do scars on upper eyelids heal. I also dislike the idea that scar tissue grows inside (fibrosis) so how well does the scar inside the eyelid...

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Should my Scars from an Upper Eyelift Look Like Stretch Marks? Is This Permanent?

Six months ago I had upper eyelift. It looks as if I am going to have permenant scarring on the outter corners of both eyes, the marks look like large...

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Heavy Eyebrow Feeling - Eyelid Ptosis or Eyebrow Ptosis?

My eyebrows feel super heavy on my eyelids, making my eyelids feel very heavy. Is it ptosis?. I did have asian eyelid surgery (along with a ptosis...

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Blurred Vision Post-op Eyelid Surgery

Had upper/lower eyelid surgery 6 weeks ago. Issue is persistent blurred vision - dramatic change in astigmatism - blurred and double vision both far...

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Is Bleeding 6 Days After Eyelid Surgery Normal?

My eyelids started bleeding 6 days after my eyelid surgery. It would happen while I was asleep as well as randomly in the car. It's a watery red color...

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Upper Blepharoplasty - Lingering Adverse Effects on Cheeks

I had Blepharoplasty on my upper lids only, but tremendous bruising occured on my lower lids and cheeks after surgery. I've had puffines and swelling...

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Blepharoplasty Left Me with Hollow Eyes (Upper & Lower). L.A. Doctor Recommendations?

I need a highly skilled doctor to fix hollowness in the Los Angeles area. I am looking into fat grafting. I have tried filers and don't find it...

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Blood Pooling Under Eye 2 Weeks Post-Blepharoplasty

I Just Had Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery 2 Wks Ago Today, I had the stitches removed yesterday,and i have a pooling of blood under my left eye,...

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Under Eye Bag Returned Months After Blepharoplasty

I had blepharoplasty in Nov and now the under eye bag is back under one eye? My doc said he has to wait to touch me up until Aug?? I have one bag!!!...

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Hematoma After Lower Eyelid Surgery?

I had lower lid Blepharoplasty 10 days ago. The left eye is healing fine. The right eye has a bulge running right below the incision line.The bulge...

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Redo Canthopexy to Correct Eye Shape?

I had a Blepharoplasty and a midface lift. My eyeshape was altered in such a way that the lower outer half slopes downwards. I had a canthopexy and...

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Can Alcohol and Smoking Delay Healing After Eyelid Surgery and Brow Lift?

I am a 26 year old male who had upper blepharoplasty and brow lift 3 months ago now . In the first 2 months I noticed great improvements. In the third...

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Using Contacts and Latisse After Blepharoplasty?

I am 50 years old and having Blepharoplasty done under local anesthesia (upper lids only - fat and skin removal). I am using Latisse and wear contacts...

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Non-existent Crease Years After Blepharoplasty

I had a blepharoplasty performed on my right eye about four years ago. I noticed after the swelling had gone down, the lid seemed to double crease...

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Non Dissolving Stitch, Now a Knot on the Eyebrow, What Should I Do?

Non dissolving stitch is sitting on brow bone, 10 weeks post surgery. (10 weeks post upper/lower bleph) It feels like a little knot directly under the...

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Who Should Do my Blepharoplasty Revision?

I am now 11 1/2 weeks post-quad Blepharoplasty. My doctor is now finally admitting that it may not change. The corner of my left eye is pulled down,...

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Third Eye Surgery - Asymmetrical and Swollen

I had my second revision eyelid surgery 2 months ago. My left eyelid looks reddish and slightly swelling, my right eyelid structured quite nicely. I...

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Itchy, Burning Eyes 2 Months After Blepharoplasty

I had upper/lower bleph done 10 weeks ago today. I had some dry eye issues in the beginning which got better for awhile. I went to an opthamologist...

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Upper Lids Still Red, Inflamed After 4 Wks, Left Lower Lid Slightly Puffy. What to Do?

I had both upper and lower lids done 4 wks ago, including fat extraction and a 'deep stitch' on the corner of each eye to tighten the pouches....

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Ptosis Surgery Strange Outcome

Hello All Respected Doctors I had ptosis by birth(left eye~2-2.5mm). After 4 months from ptosis surgery of left eye still the height of the eyelid is...

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Droopy and Red Left Eyelid After Blepharoplasty

I've had several surgeries done om my left eye in the past 3 years: 2 re-attached retinas, a patch graft on my cornea, cataract, one eyelid lift that...

4 doctor answers

Are Uneven Eyes Normal After Blepharoplasty?

I had it done almost two months ago. It does not look very even to me at all. The doctor said it was because my eyes were naturally a little bit...

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Risks of a Second Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty?

I had Transconjunctival blepharoplasty a year and half ago. Left eyelid looks fine, but right one still looks puffy/a bit bulgy. If there's any kind...

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Fixing Eye Bags Caused by Bilateral Lower Lid Retraction Repair?

About 4 years ago, I underwent bilateral lower lid retraction repair for my proptosis. The oculoplastic surgeon cut a muscle in my lower eyelids in...

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3 Weeks Post Bleph Left Eye Has Mild Ptosis - Wait or Revise?

3 Weeks Post Bleph Left Eye Has Mild Ptosis Which I Had Before Bleph. Wait or Revise? Is it too early? I noticed ptosis at 1 to 2 weeks. I have...

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Deep Scar and Bump 1-month Post-op Blepharoplasty

I had a lower blepharoplsty done a month ago. My left eye healed perfectly. My right eye has a deep scar, it also seems too low and doesn't follow...

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Are my Droopy Eyes Permanent?

HI - I had upper/lower eye surgery just five days ago. I don't think I have a lot of swelling but am so depressed that both my upper lids seem to...

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Rubbing Eyelid to Fix Botched Blepharoplasty?

6 weeks post blepharoplasty and one upper eyelid is higher than the other. My doctor says he may have removed a "tiny bit too much skin"...

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Eyelid Appearance when Blepharoplasty Stitches Break?

What will I look like once the eyelid surgery stitches do not hold up anymore? Will my double eyelid disappear?

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12 Days Post Eyelid Surgery: Left Eyelid Feels Like It's Scratching Eyeball - Is This Normal?

Post-op, my left side had more swelling and bruising than the right. The vision in my left eye is a little blurry, and it's still a little dry. My...

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Big Eyelids 6 Weeks After Revision Ptosis Surgery

My eyelid seem to be expanded after my revision surgery a month ago. I have a primary surgery in end apr, few days later follow by a revision surgery...

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How to Fix Redness After Lower Eyelid Surgery?

I had Lower subciliary Blepharplasty Over 3 month ago im still very red under the Eyelids. I have thin eyelid skin too. I can see small red/blue Veins...

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Is 7 Days Too Early to Remove Stitches for Upper Blepharoplasty?

I recently had upper blepharoplasty, the surgeon did a cross stitch that is to be removed in 7 days. Is 7 days too long to remove the stitches?...

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Corrective Measures for Eyelid Closure Problems After Blepharoplasty?

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty 2 years ago and since then, I have aching eyes and problems with closing them fully. I can get them closed maybe...

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Undissolved Stitches Post-Blephoplasty?

I am 9 weeks post upper bleph. Although difficult to capture with the camera on the right eye, there are two lines of raised bumps. They are not milia...

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Blephroplasty Recovery and Results

Had upper & lower bleph along with ptosis repair. Very little bruising but seem to have an allergic rxn (sutures??). Started on po prednisone on...

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How Long Should Blepharoplasty Results Last?

Is this normally a procedure that yields 3-4 years of improvement, or can I expect more longevity? Can it be done again if my eyelids fall more? 

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3 Months Post Eyelid Surgery: Left with Bad Vision and Discoloration

I had a smas facelift,neck lift and lower lids done, middle of feb 2011.my one lid is and lopsided hanging and the other one is rolled out and hanging...

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Bumps at each suture entry/exit across left eyelid after blepharoplasty

I had bilateral bleph and ptosis repair on Aug 17th with absorbable sutures. Healing was great for the first week when the left incision started to...

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Swelling After Ptosis Surgery

How much swelling is there after ptosis surgery in general?

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Significantly Asymmetric Eyes Two Weeks After Upper Blepharoplasty

Can this improve over the time or should I plan for revision? The asymmetry was visible immediately after the surgery (left eye was significantly...

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Post-ptosis Repair and Blepharoplasty - Feels Like There is Something in my Eye

My right eye is the one I had the ptosis repair and now I feel like there is something stuck in my eye and it is not healing as well as the other...

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Repeated Eye Movement After Blepharoplasty

Can moving your eyes repeatedly (looking up in the mirror to examine the incisions) on day 4 after upper eyelid surgery have a negative effect on the...

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Can't Completely Close Eyes After Blepharoplasty?

I had a Blepharoplasty done 4 weeks ago and one of my eye scar seems to be holding it slightly opened when I blink and sleep. I had steroid injections...

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Does Lower Blepharoplasty Cause Swelling on Top of Cheek Area?

I had lower bleph 14 days ago and now noticed that I have raised welts in the upper cheek area. This makes my undeye look hollow and like a bag. It...

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Post-op Upper Blepharoplasty - Will I Ever Be Able to Look Up Normally Again?

I am 40 yo. I had upper and lower blepharoplasty surgery 2 weeks ago and my eyelids don't quite follow my eyes when I look all the way up. As a...

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Internal Bleeding and Lopsided Face After Eyelid Surgery

I had an eyelid surgery 5 years ago, which caused internal bleeding trickling down alongside my nose and settling in my chin area. Since then,...

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One Eyelid Larger After Eyelid Surgery Revision

I had an Eyelid Surgery revision on my upper eyelids 6 months ago, 6 months after the original procedure. One did well, but the other lid is...

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Lump After Laser Blepharoplasty

Almost 3 weeks ago, I had lower Blepharoplasty surgery with laser. Only had fat pads removed and love the result. However, now that most of the...

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Red/Purple Under Eyes - Normal After Upper Bleph?

I had an upper bleph two days ago. I froze my eyes into a popsicle and havent bent over once but my under eyes are very red/purple. the top isnt bad...

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February Eyelid Surgery Ruined my Eyes: How Long Before I Can Have a Revision?

One lid had too much skin taken causing hematoma and now hangs low.also have a twisted tear duct causing liquid to pool in eye,with unnecessary 1/4...

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Leftover Stitch 6 Weeks Post-op

I had upper/lower bleph 6 weeks ago. There is a spot under left eye about 1/4 inch that itches and is slightly swollen (making eye look smaller).I...

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What Are the Chances of Webbing Being Corrected with Scar Massage?

My PS is having me do scar massage with Flucinonide cream. Is there a time limit on having lumpy scars injected?

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Minor Corrections Following Blepharoplasty

What are surgeons’ policies or attitude towards minor revisions following Blepharoplasty? Does the opinion or preference of the patient matter,...

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Upper Eyelid Surgery - Much Skin Removed?

A month ago I had upper eyelid surgery and my eyes don't look good. The eyelids are still burning red. The right corner is A -frame type of...

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Big Eyelids 6 Weeks After Revision Ptosis Surgery

Hi Surgeons, I had my 1st surgery in 2007. I have attached 2 photos for your advice. One photo is before surgery, the other photos is after my 1st...

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Lump After Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty

I had laser transconjunctival Blepharoplasty 2.5 weeks ago and upper and lower laser skin resurfacing to remove fat pads which caused bags and...

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Is Slight Gap in my Incision Line After Blepharoplasty Okay?

I had a blepharoplasty a week ago & stitches are removed. There is a slight gap in a very short place on the incision line. The rest of it is...

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Medial Loose Pouch of Skin After Upper Blepharoplasty

I had upper Blepharoplasty 5 weeks ago. Aside from having some "extra" muscle and skin removed, one aspect of the procedure was that I had...

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Possible Overcorrection or Too Early to Tell?

I was born with congenital ptosis and had an upper bleph on my right eye 3 weeks ago. I am pleased with the results looking straightforward but worry...

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It's Been Two Months and I Still Have Large Milia After Eye Lift- Normal? (photo)

Two months after eye lift and I still have several large milia and the incision line is very red.

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Will I Need Additional Surgeries to Correct my Bad Surgery in Thailand?

On August 27, 2010, I had my upper and lower eyelids operated on while I was on vacation in Thailand. The pictures were taken today, day 47. I am...

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Correction of an Over-done Canthoplasty?

After a canthoplasty, my eyes are asymmetric and much smaller. By this procedure, my upper eyelids were also pulled down at the outer corners. Is...

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Are There Things Than Can Speed Up the Recovery from Eyelid Surgery?

Is there a recommended diet, cream, vitamin and/or medication that could be taken before and after eyelid surgery to make the healing process...

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Adding Volume to Inner Corners of Eyelids?

How can I get the volume back in the inner corners of my upper eyelids?

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Why Is There A Lump 2 Weeks Post-Op Lower Blepharoplasty? Should I Massage It? (Photos)

It has been 12 days since my lower blepharoplasty. I'm 33 years old. After my stitches were removed we (PS and I) noticed a lump (ball) under my...

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After Ptosis Surgery Consultation

I'm 26 and since I was 10 years old I had a mild right eyelid ptosis.One week ago I went through surgery to correct it.Right now my concern is...

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Scar Tissue from Eyelid Surgery and Healing Times

It takes about a year for all the scar tissue in the eyelid from eyelid surgery to soften right? im guessing some of the stiffness is from the...

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Possible Ptosis After Upper/Lower Blepharoplasty?

I had upper/lower blepharoplasty 12 days ago. I’m concerned that my R & L eye do not look the same, as the R eye looks like it developed...

9 doctor answers

Has the Eyelid Surgery Worked?

Our 17 year old daughter had Ptosis surgery on her right upper eyelid 3 months ago. We had her 12 week follow-up visit a couple of days ago. All...

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Each Eye Looks Different After Eye Lift

Had eye cosmetic eye surg a week ago. right eye's lid is sewn strange/left infected? 1.upper and lower eyelids look very different - puffy and lax...

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What Do I Do About Bumps Along Suture Line (Stitches Out) Post-lower Bleph?

I had lower blepharoplasty two weeks ago, and the dr. removed the stitches 5 days later. I have a line of bumps along the suture line of both eyes....

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How Long Before I Can Have Surgery Again for Droppy Eye Lids?

Had surgery 8 years ago for droppy eyelids, notice they are starting to droop, can I have surgery again?

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Will Eyelid Retraction Relax Post Surgery?

I had a levator recession done on upper eyelid. It was 4mm asymmetry from other eye with about 1-2 mm scleral show. It was my second surgery, after a...

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Eyes Are Smaller After Lower Eyelid Lift

I had the surgery in Jan of this year...I voiced my concerns to my doctor last week...he said my eyes still need to "settle"?.Its been 3...

8 doctor answers

Lower Bleph with Incision - Can This Cause Eyeball to Move?

I had lower eye bleph with an incision about eight weeks ago. My PS told me me that after removing minimal fat, he cut skin and muscle than redrapped...

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Cyst on Lower Eyelid.

A cyst developed on lower eyelid after surgery and Dr. said it would go away but it has been a year and it is still there. Should the dr. that did the...

11 doctor answers

1 Month Post Lower Blepharoplasty: Concerns

My husband had a secondary lower blepharoplasty to repair slight ectropian nearly 4 weeks ago and is very concerned about the outcome. He has been...

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Stitches Couldn't Be Removed After Upper Eyelid Surgery - What to Do?

Please I did upper eyelid surgery and my Dr used undissolved stitshes and I had to travel he told me after one week any clinic can pull them out. I...

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Concerned About Drooping Brow and Inability to Make Eyes Look Up After Eyelid Surgery.

It has been 2 weeks and I am still unable to look up after upper eyelid surgery(cannot pull eyeball to look upward with muscles no matter how hard I...

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Lower Eyelid Still Drooping 6 Months Post-Op, Are These Most Likely the Final Results? (photo)

I am 6 months post op from lower bleph/subperiosteal mid face lift. both eyes had a stitch put in the medial corner and are healing with a rounded...

8 doctor answers

Procedure for Skin Shortage in Corner of Left Upper Eyelid?

I have skin shortage, hollowness, and scarring in my left upper eyelid from upper eyelid surgery performed in 2006. What would be best for me to do?

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For How Long Do I Have to Use a Sunscreen on my Upper Eyelid Surgery Scars?

My plastic surgeon told me to use a sunscreen on my upper blepharoplasty surgical scars. They are visible on the outer corner of each eye. I am 7...

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Had Lower Skin Pinch Blepharoplasty 5 Days Ago. Eyes Still Very Puffy.

I realize it's only been 5 days and that swelling can take a long time to resolve after lower blepharoplasty. However, I was under the impression...

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Congenital Ptosis Surgery-Fascia Lata (Left Eye) 4 Wks Ago.When Should I Heal?

I'm male 27.BMI normal.Myopic, use glass with -6D.I had a congenital ptosis in left eye described as-LPS FN 2mm,Bells-Good,MJW->-ve.I had an...

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What Can Be Done to Correct Webbing at the Inner Corner of my Eyes After Blepharoplasty?

After upper bletharoplasty the inner corners of my eyes have webs. How can it be corrected? My surgeon is an occuloplastic surgeon.

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Ptosis Post Sugery Swelling

Hi Doctors i have attached my photo for getting the response. I had congenital ptosis by birth on left eye. On 6th October 2010 i had levator...

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Uneven Swelling After Upper Blepharoplasty

I had upper blepharoplasty done 3 weeks ago and the swelling in my right eye has gone down considerably, but my left eye is just as swollen as it was...

Dermabond for Eyelid Surgery?

Can dermabond use for eyelid surgeries? I have scars left after the eyelid surgery. I have had lower and upper eyelid surgery. Dr. put stitches...

1 doctor answer

Blepharoplasty Revisions for Hollow Upper Eyelids

After Blepharoplasty surgery creating hollow upper eyeslids. What is the best repair option for hollow eyelids. Pearl fat grafting or fat transfer?...

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Eyelid Surgery Revision Needed: Ended Up With Down Syndrome Eyes

I had a brow lift and upper blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago. I am 41 years old. I wanted a refreshed look not a total change of my eyes. I am desperate....

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Lacrimal Gland Injury?

If, say, lacrimal gland/ductules are injured during ptosis surgery/upper eyelid bleph, does it end up healing on its own? I am nervous because my dry...

7 doctor answers

Changing Eyelid Crease Help Lagophthalmos After Blepharoplasty?

I had an upper blepharoplasty 6 weeks ago and now have moderate lagophthalmos (5mm of show) of my right eye. Also, my eyes are visibly asymetrical, as...

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After Blepharoplasty the Skin Around my Eyes Feel Tight

(the lower blepharoplasty surgery was over a year ago)Is there anything that can be done non surgically or are there any products that will help. Also...

2 doctor answers

Second Eyelid Surgery - Would It Fix My Problems?

I had an upper eye surgery 6 years ago. Now, I have the following: -Crease too high -Double creases -Excess skin -Hollowness -Sagging skin on the...

4 doctor answers

Little Improvement from Lower Blepharoplasty (Photos)

(View my previous question) I feel had little to no improvement on my lower eyes, I have been advised by my sugeon to have deep eye resurfacing ,...

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How Long Does Dry Eye Last After Eyelid Revision?

About 7 months ago I had double eyelid surgery.4 months later I went with the same surgeon for a revision for some eyelid ptosis (levator resection)....

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Uneven Eyes After Eyelid Surgery

I already undergone few eyelid surgeries but my left eyelid still bothers me a lot. The last surgery was early July 2010. I went to see my...

2 doctor answers

Upper Blepharoplasty Gone Wrong

Hello, I am in distress. My eyes are severely sunken after upper blepharoplasty and brow lift, it's been almost two years now! what is the best...

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Bilateral Upper and Lower Ectropion Repair - 10 Days Post-op with Tissue Bump Above Incisions

I am 10 days post bilateral upper & lower ectropion repair. The surgery went well, and my incisions are healing nicely with dissolvable sutures. I...

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How Soon Should a Surgeon Redo Blepharoplasty when Results Are Clearly Asymmetrical?

Blepharoplasty was performed 4 weeks ago and the surgeon agrees it is asymmetrical. How soon should the cosmetic surgeon redo the blepharoplasty to...

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(Under-correction or Swelling) Post Ptosis Surgery Swelling - What Can I Do?

Respected Doctor(s), I had congenital ptosis(2mm)on 6th October 2010 I had ptosis repair,after surgery doctor told me that he had resected the levator...

2 doctor answers

Feels Like Dust or Sand in Eye After Upper Eyelid Surgery

I just had my upper eyelid surgery last week on Monday. The doctor removed a little bit of fat and skin during surgery. I got the stitches removed 4...

3 doctor answers

Extremely Sensitive Eyes Post- Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

I'm 5 weeks post upper and lower blepharoplasty. There is still swelling and general tightness and my eyes are extremely sensitive to light. My...

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Can Blepharoplasty Worsen the Crows Feet?

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After Lower Blepharoplasty a Year Ago, Have Tightness, Dry Eyes, Untidy Stitches - Options?

I wanted to try and improve the cosmetic appearance and the scars from the stiches. However, my surgeon has advised that it is too risky for laser or...

6 doctor answers

Can't Close Eyes After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

I had upper eyelid surgery about 4 years ago. One of my eye wasn’t closing all the way. Two weeks ago I had lower eyelid surgery, but now the...

2 doctor answers

Young Son w/ Congenital Ptosis - Has Surgery Failed?

He had surgery to correct the ptosis in August 2010 at 17 months old. He was unable to close his eye after surgery. But as the swelling went down and...

3 doctor answers

Do Eyelids Tighten Up As They Heal After Blepharoplasty?

I'm 4 weeks post-op after upper and lower blepharoplasty. Once the initial swelling went down, gaps developed between my lower lids and eyeballs. ...

3 doctor answers

Post Eyelid Surgery: Had Stitches Removed Twice and Some Still Remain

Should I go back again if I still see some stitches. I'm concerned that I'll have permanent scaring if the stitches are not removed properly....

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8 Weeks Post Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty: Dark Circles Below Eyes

Is this a normal post-op problem and will it improve with time? In person, my eyes look fine (with the exception of upper lid post-inflammatory...

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Muscle Damage Due to Blepharoplasty - Can It Be Repaired?

I have a permanent frowning after upper and lower blepharoplasty 11 months ago. I am very concerned about muscle damage. How can this be repaired? I...

10 doctor answers

Lower Lid Retraction Surgery Correction

I am a male in my mid 40's Over a year ago I had spacer grafts, canthoplasty,and cheek lift to fix my lower lid retraction from prior eyelid...

7 doctor answers

Crepey Skin After Upper Blepharoplasty

The swelling from my upper bleph is finally beginning to subside (after 4 and a half weeks) however now I am noticing crepey skin on the outer side of...

8 doctor answers

Possible to Push Eyeball Back During a Blepharoplasty?

I had upper/lower bleph surgery done in Jan 2011. I have never had assymetry or one eye more prolific than the other. During my surgery I had some...

11 doctor answers

Getting Second Opinion from an Oculoplastic Surgeon - Need Help?

Original surgeon wants me to get second opinions on the cause of eyelid strain after correction of ptosis, and eyelid surgery so that he can correct...

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Dark Triangles from Bruises Under my Eyes 6 Weeks After Lower Blepharoplasty

I still have very dark triangle looking dark areas under my eyes six weeks after lower blepharoplasty, surgeon says just give it more time but it is...

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Ptosis Surgery

Im 27 and I had a congentinal ptosis since I was born. 2 weeks ago, I had my 1st ptosis surgery for my right eye using frontalis sling silicon rod...

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Black Lump Under Incision After Upper Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid), What Could this Be? (photo)

I had upper blepharoplasty surgery on 1st oct 2011, and two weeks ago, i found a lump on the incision on my right eye, when i touch it, i feel a sharp...

4 doctor answers

How Much Physical Discomfort is Felt Immediately After Eyelid Surgery? 　

My eyelids will be lifted out of my field of vision. Is that a pretty painful correction? Will the pain be similar to the pain of an irritated boil?

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How Do I Know for Sure my Upper-eyelid Surgery Was Done Correctly?

Hi- I had surgery 4 weeks ago,and my scars are still red,and I have milia( my surgeon said to just wait and it will go away). He told me that we could...

10 doctor answers

What to Do About Lower Eyelid Retraction After Blepharoplasty?

I am four weeks post op from u/l eyelid surgery and have slight lower lid retraction in both eyes (about 1mm) and also very dry eyes. could you...

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Had Upper Eyelid Surgery 31/2 Weeks Ago. I Have Ptosis. Will This Go Away on Its Own?

Is ptosis after surgery a permanant condition fixed only after another surgery, or will this get better with time?

5 doctor answers

Fluid Pocket Near Eye After Browlift and Eyelid Surgery

Liquid pocket at corner of eye after having Quad Blepharoplasty and Anterior Browlift. I had these procedures done 5 weeks ago. Shortly after my right...

2 doctor answers

What Should I Do After Having Four Unsuccessful Surgeries to Correct Ptosis?

I aquired ptosis in my left eye at the age of 35. I have had four unsuccessful surgeries. Three by the same surgeon and the fourth by a different...

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Post Right-eyelid Non-cong Ptosis Surgery Complications

I had my first surgery & adjustment 9 mths ago. 6 weeks later I woke up with an inflated eyelid and my surgeon pulled out 2 eyelashes from the...

2 doctor answers

Conjuctival Mullerectomy: When Should I Start Noticing Results?

I had a Mullerectomy and my left upper lid yesterday morning and they used the posterior conjunctival approach. So far, it doesn't really look...

8 doctor answers

Can Blepharoplasty Cause Eyebrows to Droop?

1 yr and 3 months ago I had surgery on my upper eyelids. After surgery I was pleased with the initial result of having bigger eyelids. However, it now...

5 doctor answers

5 Weeks Post Eyelid Surgery: Pocket of Fluid Under Eyebrow

This "golf ball" appeared about 3 days post-op, and has been there now almost 5 weeks. It just appeared out of nowhere, and has been sitting...

7 doctor answers

Will the Changed Weight of Eyelids After Blepharoplasty Affect Vision?

I had blepharoplasty in September and they "touched it up" again in December. My vision has changed considerably so that I now need to wear...

9 doctor answers

Plastic Surgeon Removed Too Much Skin in my Upper Eyelid Surgery, What Are My Options In A Revision?

2 yrs ago I had upper eyelid surgery. Too much skin was removed. I dont have hollow eyes, but there isnt enough skin from my eyebrow to eyelashes,...

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Only One Upper Eyelid Drooping 8 Days After Blepharoplasty

I underwent blepharoplasty (upper eyelids only) and a brow lift 8 days ago. The brow and one eyelid are looking great. However, the other eyelid...

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Lower Lid Drooping After Lower Lid Blepharoplasty, If This Doesn't Resolve Itself, What Are My Options?

I am 40-years-old and 10 days post op from a lower lid bleph that included a transjunctive approach and skin pinch incision below the lid.The lower...

6 doctor answers

Can You Evaluate my Uppper Lid Ptosis Surgery? (photo)

These photos are 18 months after my uppper lid ptosis surgery to correct my blepharoptosis. Prior to my surgery my eyes were symmetrical. What can I...

6 doctor answers

Is my Incision Supposed to Look Like This?

I had surgery 12/16/11. I am so disappointed and depressed over my results. The right eye retracted but has come back some. My left eye incision...

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Ptosis Surgery (LPS Resection) Recovery Time?

I had LPS resection where the surgeon put the incision under the eyelid. He used dissolvable stitches and said it will take up to 4 weeks for them to...

4 doctor answers

Could This Be Ptosis?

I had an upper eyelid surgery done 3 weeks ago. The doctor removed some fat and skin. The night after the surgery, i felt discomfort on my left eye....

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How to Fix Botched Upper Eyelid Surgery?

My left eye won't close completely as stated by one ocularplastic surgeon suggests pinching the outer corner. Another recogized the lid upturn...

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Suture Marks 2 Years Post-op Lower Bleph

I had lower bleph 2 years ago. now im left with obvious suture marks underneath both eyes, which show no signs of goin away. im so humiliated. what...

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Can a "Pinch" Developed After Blepharoplasty Be Corrected?

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty 3 months ago. As a result of the surgery, I have 3visible "pinches" in the lower eyelid and a visible...

1 doctor answer

What Do I Do Now? Chemosis in my Left Eye for 8 Months Now After Blearoplasty

I had blephoplasty 8 mos. ago and still have chemosis in my left eye. My surgeon seems to be oblivious to this and says he would only make it worse by...

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Three Months Post Upper Blepharoplasty I Still Experience Numbness. Will This Improve?

My upper eyelid surgery turned out visually great! I have concern with numbness of the actual eyelid itself. It is mostly evident when applying...

8 doctor answers

Will Hyperthyroidism Affect Plastic Surgery Results?

Hello, one month ago i had upper blepharoplasty and browlift. last week i was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. my eyes seem to be healing ok now I...

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Bilateral Ectropion Repair on the Lower Eyelids and the Bags Are Still There

I had bilateral ectropion repair on the lower eyelids and the bags are still there 4 weeks after the surgery. How long after that type of surgery do...

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Scars on the Incision from my Upper Bleph Are Getting Worse

When I had my upper blephs done, 18 days ago, I had small 'pimples' on the inside of both my eyes. not only have they not gone away, but now...

4 doctor answers

Assymetry, Higher Scar After Upper Blepharoplasty

Plus one eye looks round and one has retained a semi-almond shape...My surgeon says he did both the same and admits no fault...What can I do now? I am...

5 doctor answers

How Will My Upper Eyelid Scar Heal After Surgery? (photo)

I've had an upper eyelid surgery done 6 weeks ago. My scar is healing great however there is one question that I have. When the scar flattens will...

10 doctor answers

Crease Too High Following Eyelid Surgery- WIll It FIx Itself In Time?

My surgery was three weeks ago and my crease was made too high. It feels like there is very little space between my upper eyelid and brow bone....

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Other Eyelid Feels Heavy After Ptosis Repair on One Eye

I had a ptosis repair on my left eyelid, half a year ago, in China; about 2 mm of levator aponeurosis was cut out, tied to tarsal plate. About ~3 or...

1 doctor answer

Unsure About Lower Bleph Results - 3+ Years Since Surgery.

I had big bags for a young guy and finally had them removed about 3.5 years ago. Although the bags are gone, there is a lumpiness and asymmetry to my...

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8 Months After Upper Eyelid Surgery

I had upper eyelids surgery to correct Peripheral vision in Dec 2009. My left eye is great but my right eye is discolored and swells constantly. While...

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What Should I Do to Treat Scars After Lower Blepharoplasty?

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty nearly 4 months ago and the scars of lower blepharoplasty are very noticeable i have been applying a cream called...

3 doctor answers

Upper Eyelid Retraction Surgery - Lid Set Too Low - What Do I Do?

11 days ago I had upper eyelid surgery for eyelid retraction. Eye was showing above retina. In any case, something was done to Muller's muscle and...

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Two Weeks Post Blepharoplasty: Left Eye is Hollow and Right Eye is Baggy

I am 24 years old. I had a lower eyelid Blepharoplasty done 2 weeks ago. My right eye is baggy and my left eye very hollow. Im only two weeks into...

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Asymmetry and Droopy Lower Lids After Blepharoplasty - Revision Options?

In 2007 I had upper and lower Bleph. Incisions were on the outside of the lids. The lower lid incisions were too low and aggressive (according to my...

3 doctor answers

Is Jowl Swelling After Blepharoplasty Normal? (Photos)

I had a lower transconjuctival blepharoplasty with fat repositioning along with a primary rhinoplasty three days ago. I expected the swelling that has...

8 doctor answers

Will Skin Under Eyelids Tighten As Lower Blepharoplasty Heals?

I'm a 51-year old who is 4 weeks post-op from a lower blepharoplasty (under-eyelash) and lateral incision to remove a small amount of excess skin....

5 doctor answers

How Visible is the Scar from an Upper Bleph During First Few Months?

Being technical here, how visible is the scar when looking down (downgaze)? I know that it can't be seen in normal gaze.

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Is It Normal for the Muscle Between the Eyebrows to Feel Stretched 5 Months After Blepharoplasty?

Is it normal for the muscle/skin between the brows to feel stretched 5 months after blepharoplasty and face-lift? My forehead, brow and eyelids feel...

5 doctor answers

Options After No Visible Results from Eyelid Surgery?

I'm a 30 year old male and I had lower Eyelid surgery 2 weeks ago. I must say that I'm not happy with the results at all. I barely see a difference...

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Massaging Techniches for Slanted Lower Lids After Upper/lower Bleph

I'm 11 days post-op for upper and lower bleph. my lower lids are slightly slanted at each corner.Can anyone suggest any massaging techniches to...

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After Blepharoplasty - How Long Before my Eyes Start to Look More Natural?

After my Blepharoplasty my eyes look so wide open and the shape of my eyes have changed it seems. How long before my eyes get to look more natural?...

1 doctor answer

Is It Better to See an Ocuplastic Surgeon Who Has ASOPRS Behind His Name

I have had two surgeries for the upper and lower eyelids. Neither came out satisfactory. The shape of my eyes have changed. I would like to try one...

1 doctor answer

Lateral Lower Eye Hollowness After Lower Eyelid Surgery. Next Option?

4 months ago I had lower eye surgery to correct a tear trough deformity (arcus margillis release fat repositioning). Although this surgery helped with...

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5 wks Post Lower Bleph the Lids are Asymmetrical. Will This Change? (photo)

My right eye was always a little worse than the left. he told me he put some fat into the left eye because the wall was so thin.not sure he did it to...

7 doctor answers

"Digital" Eyelid Massage for Overcorrection - Is It Safe?

After ptosis repair, is it recommended NOT to massage the eyelid, because some say that is can "re-stretch" the levator and weaken the...

1 doctor answer

Pain and Swelling 7 Months Post Op (Eyelid)

Please help ! its almost 7 months since ive had ptosis surgery using the frontalis sling procedure ( palmaris longus tendon used ) and the brow is...

4 doctor answers

Deep Lines and Hollow Circles After Blepharoplasty, What Can Be Done? (photo)

I had lower blepharoplasty because I had a little extra skin under my eyes. I chose an experienced plastic surgeon.He told me that he would pull the...

9 doctor answers

Outside Edges of Eyes Slant Downward After Transjunctivial Bilateral Bleph on Lower Eyelids

I am 10 days post-op. I had bilateral upper bleph. and bilateral lower transjunctivial bleph. The upper lids are healing nicely, but I am concerned...

2 doctor answers

Bumps Under Eye After Laser Blepharoplasty

I had laser blepharoplasty under my eyes five days agao. The bruising has gone but under one of my eyes I have bumps underneath the skin. The...

7 doctor answers

Is It Normal to Have a Triple Eyelid After Ptosis Surgery?

Three weeks ago I had ptosis surgery (levator resection, no skin removal) on my right eye. There doesn't seem to be any swelling anymore, but...

3 doctor answers

How Long Does It Take for Skin Folds to Go Away After Upper Bleph?

3 weeks post op upper bleph, but the one eye that had more excessive skin still has an extra fold of skin. Will this go away? Could it still be...

What Procedure Will Best Fix Lower Lid Retraction from Skin Pinch Incision?

I am now 4 months post op from lower blepharoplasty with a skin pinch incision that left me with ectropion / retracted lower lids. What procedure best...

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What Can I Do For Scar Tissue Bumps on the Outer Corners of Both Eyes? Cortisone Shots Not Working.

Upper and lower eyelid surgery 4 months ago. My eyes are doing good but I have scar tissue bumps on the outer corners of both eyes. My lower surgery...

6 doctor answers

Tear Production After Lower Blepharoplasty

Does tear production levels usually go back to normal after any type of eyelid surgery, such as upper bleph, levator resection, or a combination of...

7 doctor answers

Swelling - Ice or Heat for Fat Transfer/Bleph?

I am 5 days out of an upper/lower blepharoplasty and full face fat transfer. I am very swollen in my cheeks and my eyes are black/blue and yellow. I...

9 doctor answers

When Will I Know if Eyelid Surgery Results Are Final?

I am 5 weeks post op on eyelid surgery (top and bottom). I am not symmetrical yet. Does this mean I will not be symmetrical or is it too eary to tell.

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Lower Eyelid Trouble After ZMC Fracture Repair, Will It Fix Itself? (photo)

At 4 weeks after surgery my lower eyelid position has not changed much. When comparing left and right, the right one feels firm and only slightly...

12 doctor answers

Eye Strain Associated with Ptosis?

The thing is, my ophtamologist thinks I have good levator function in my left eye, but when the eyes are relaxed/droopy, the left eye droops more than...

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Mechanical Ptosis After Eyelid Surgery

Does mechanical ptosis always occur after eyelid surgery? In which some of the pupil is being blocked because of edema of the eyelid crease? How many...

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Sudden Eyebrow Paralysis After Face Lift and an Upper Blepharoplasty - 1 Month Post-op.

I had a face lift and upper blepharoplasty at the same time and everything went very well - no bruising, I am healing well and very happy with the...

9 doctor answers

Blood Pooling in Eye After Eyelid Lift

I had an upper eye lift in my left eye one week ago. Two days later the pain was so bad I contacted my Dr. Turns out a stitch had gone through the lid...

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Will These Bags or Festoons Finally Leave or Will This Be the Results, 1 Week Post-Op Lower Eyelid Surgery?

I had lower lid bleoplasty a week ago for festoons on the lower orbital or malar cheek area. I am healing fine with some minor eye redness and brusing...

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Upper Bleph 4 Weeks Ago. Concerned with How Big my Eyelids Look.

I can’t find any “after" photos that have big lids like mine. Is this cause too much fat was taken? I was told in time the top would...

4 doctor answers

Should a Patient with Botched Surgical Results, Be Required to Pay for a Revision Surgeon?

Should a patient with botched plastic eye and brow lift be required to repay the surgeon for a revision?

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Medial Epicanthoplasty Scar Is Still White and Raised 3 Months Post Op- Is This Normal? (photo)

I did medial epicanthoplasty on 6 oct 2011, it's nearly 3 months now, the scar has turned white, but it is still very obvious and hypertropic...

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Eyelid Dysfunction After Upper Blepharoplasty - Can't Close my Eye

4 months after having upper eyelid blepharoplasty (Muller's removed), where I was having retraction of 1-2mm above cornea, my eyelid doesn't...

2 doctor answers

What Can Be Done to Improve Suture Scars on Eyelids?

What can be done to improve suture scars on eyelids as well as pixied look at the corners of the eyes? I had an upper bleph done 6 months ago and...

7 doctor answers

Crease Too High 2 Years After Blepharoplasty. What Can I Do?

Hi, I have had a blepharoplasty for lash ptosis 2 years ago. The crease or incision on my right eye was made 3 mm higher than the left. Now the bridge...

8 doctor answers

Can Fillers Be Injected Above the Tear Trough?

Can fillers be injected Above the tear trough? If so, which do you recommend? I had a bleph and need volume in the area close to my eyes. Thank you.

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Is There a Chance That a Second Surgery Can Fix my Congenital Ptosis?

Im 22 yrs old, and I have congenital ptosis in my left eye and I've gone through surgery to try and fix it. My surgeon went under my eyelid and...

5 doctor answers

Eyelid Surgery - How Long to Follow-up?

I am almost seven weeks post op upper/lower blepharoplasty. I had a follow up appointment a couple of days ago. My ps told me that unless I have any...

18 doctor answers

Ptosis Surgery Swelling Not Healing

I had congenital ptosis on left eye (2~2.5 mm), the surgeon performed levator resection of 20mm saying levator function was good, Surgery was...

1 doctor answer

Ice Vs Heat Post-blepharoplasty or Fat Transfer?

What is the evidence, if any, on when and how to use ice or heat after a blepharoplasty and fat tranfer?

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is a secondary procedure reasonable for upper bleph eyelid surgery scars?

I am 1 year post op from upper bleph surgery. My surgeon used laser with undisolvable sutures. I have devekoped wide white scars within the eyelid...

9 doctor answers

Lower Lid Retraction After Quadblepharoplasty and Canthopexy- Need Reconstruction, What Are My Options? (photo)

Lower lid retraction after quadblepharoplasty and cantophexy 9yrs ago a yr later skin pinch incision on both eyes and another one a year later,...

4 doctor answers

A Blue Piece of Thread Coming out of Eye Incision

I had a lower Blepharoplasty done a month and a half ago in Florida. I had to go back to NJ where I live I noticed that in one of my eyes a blue piece...

3 doctor answers

Ptosis Repair - How to Speed Up Healing Process?

Resting from medical leave due to necessary ptosis repair (bilateral). just wondering, I have about a month to rest at home, what can I do to speed up...

1 doctor answer

Surgeon Accidentally Cut Levator Muscle During Bleph Revision

Three weeks ago during bletharoplasty revision my plastic surgeon accidently cut my levator muscle. When my eyelid would not open the next day he...

6 doctor answers

Protuding Lump on Upper Eyelid After Blepharoplasty, How Long for These Sutures to Dissolve?

I had an upper and lower blepharoplasty done 4 weeks ago and I have a protruding lump on my upper eyelid. My surgeon thinks its the internal sutures....

6 doctor answers

Internal Stitches Showing Outside of Skin Of Eyelids

I am post bilateral blepharoplasty by 12 days. DR removed external stitches at 8 days. Now I notice on both eyelids stitches that are on the outside...

6 doctor answers

I Am Very Worried About a Deep Incision Line Following a Lower Blepharoplasty Procedure, Options? (photo)

Lower bleph procedure was five days ago. I do realize that results cannot be determined for quite some time to come. However, I am very worried about...

7 doctor answers

I Had Lower Eyelid Skin Removed and a Face Lift. My Lower Lid is Drooping, What Can I Do? Is It Permanent? (photo)

On 11-29-11 I had lower bleph with skin removed and fat pockets removed. I also had a face lift. My right lower eyelid is now drooping and has a...

7 doctor answers

Skin Wrinkles on Bruised Area After Lower Eyebag Blepharoplasty

I had lower eyebag blepharoplasty 7 weeks ago. Most bruises disappeared 2 weeks after surgery, but some residual bruises remained. My doctor said...

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Ptosis Surgery 6 Months Ago. Lid is Starting to Droop Slightly. What Can I Do?

Had cornea transplant 3 hrs ago and developed potisis in that eye. Had surgery6 months ago everything looked good.I have noticed a slight droop again...

3 doctor answers

1 in 30,000 Become Blind After Eyelid Surgery - Fact or Fiction?

Is it true that in 30000 eyelid surgeries 1 person becomes permanently blind ? Isn't this value too high ?

12 doctor answers

How Many Ptosis Surgeries Can 1 Eyelid Safely Handle?

I have had 3 but my surgeon bungled all of them. 2 were one week apart last year and he says they rather count as 1. I am considering one final...

5 doctor answers

What Should I Use when I Massage Upper Eyelid Scars Scars?

Hi, I had upper eyelid surgery 3 weeks ago. My doctor told me to massage the scars twice a day with Tobradex ointment or vitamin E as he said that I...

7 doctor answers

I Have Bumps and Thick Scar Lines from Stitches Removed from Upperlid Surgery 2 Weeks Ago. Will These Go Away?

I Have Bumps and Thick Scar Lines from Stitches Removed from  Upperlid Surgery 2 Weeks Ago. Will These Go Away?

6 doctor answers

How Soon Can You Have Eyelid Surgery Revision?

I had upper eyelid surgery a week ago and so far hate the results. both eyes are shaped differently and one looks much smaller will this change. ...

2 doctor answers

Visible Scars on Lower Eyelid

My surgery was a year ago.The doctor used catgut stitches on my lower lids and now I have huge white scarring. I also have a thick dark discolored...

1 doctor answer

How Much Will Eyelid Relax After Lower Blepharoplasty Revision?

I had a lower bleph Aug 08 w/slight retraction in one eye. Also too much fat was taken out of both eyes. Had fat grafting back in April 09. I like the...

2 doctor answers

Is This Considered Normal Healing After Eyelid Surgery? (photo)

It's only been 7 days since I got my eyelid done and 2 days after stitch removal. I don't worry about scars,bruises or pain. But what bother...

5 doctor answers

Will This Feeling Go Away?

I "feel" mascara going on my lower lashes in addition to my upper lashes, when I'm actually putting mascara on my top lashes...I am 6...

5 doctor answers

Post-op Bleph Abscess?

I Had Upper Blepharoplasty 6 Weeks Ago. Three weeks ago I had pus collect under the incision line on my right eyelid. The nurse drained the pus and...

3 doctor answers

Eyelid Weakness After Ptosis Repair?

Should I expect some temporary eyelid weakness after ptosis repair? Should I expect to "feel" that my eyelid muscle is stronger after...

1 doctor answer

After Lower Bleph. Is This Fat Repositioning or Swelling? (Photo)

I had upper and lower bleph and temple lift 8 days ago. The lower appears to be fat repositioned that is worse than it was. Will this go away and...

1 doctor answer

Bigger Eyelids After Upper Bleph- How to Tell if It's Just Swelling or a Problem?

I am 15 days post op from an upper bleph. My eyes don't really feel swollen to me anymore, and things are starting to even out. However, my upper...

5 doctor answers

Problem with Upper and Lower Blep After 15 Years

I had upper and lower blep 15 years ago. Everything was fine until approximately 6 months ago when people started to look at me very strangely. Well,...

6 doctor answers

Post Eyelid Retraction Surgery - Exercises?

I just had a levator recession for upper eyelid retraction in left eye. Its been 4 weeks, and I finally have symmetry after this being my second...

3 doctor answers

Is It Too Soon to Worry About Eye Droop After Blepharoplasty Surgey?

Its been just over two weeks since a mini lift with upper and lower Blepharoplasty. I am concerned that my right eye has drooped in the corner, please...

5 doctor answers

Lump Under Eye After Lower Eyelid Surgery

I had a lower eye lift and a second surgery to fix a crease and a fat pocket that formed. It's been 6 months since the 2nd surgery and the crease...

Can Anything Be Done to Reduce Tightness After Lower Blepharoplasty Nearly 2 Years Ago?

My skin below and around the eyes constantly feels tight with the movement restricted. Is there any surgical procedures, lasers, treatments or...

6 doctor answers

What Surgical Options Are Available for Restoration of Droopy Eyelids?

Which procedures are the least invasive and require the shortest amount of recovery time?

10 doctor answers

Is This an Over-correction?

I am meeting with my surgeon tomorrow and would appreciate objective viewpoints prior to discussion. My surgeon tightened levator muscles of eye on...

5 doctor answers

Forehead Still Feels Tight / Heavy After Bleph?

It's been 4 months after bleph (with one eye ptosis repair; levator aponeurosis cut 2mm and attached to tarsal plate) and my forehead / eyebrow...

1 doctor answer

Swelling from Eyelid Surgery. Do the Eyebrows Go Back Down?

It seems that my eyebrows are higher (from the swelling) from eyelid surgery along with looking puffier (esp around the lateral "outside"...

4 doctor answers

Eyelid Asymmetry After Blepharoplasty

My left eye was 3mm different from my right eye pre surgery. The white was showing above pupil. My surgeon believed it was Graves Disease, and he...

1 doctor answer

Ptosis AFTER Blepharoplasty

Had lower Blepharoplasty on both eyes two weeks ago&Rhinoplasty.I realize that swelling and final contouring of the nose will take many months...

3 doctor answers

Still Swollen 4-Weeks Post Eyelid Surgery, Are There Malar Bags?

I am 44 and just a few days shy of 4 weeks following a lower blepharoplasty. I am frustrated because the swelling is still present and appears to be...

4 doctor answers

Can Contour Abnormalities Be Improved by More Ptosis Repair?

I have some peaking towards the outside of the eyelid area[lateral portion], along with minor ptosis overall on that eyelid. Just wondering whether or...

3 doctor answers

Red Bruise Below Eyelid After Mullerectomy

My family member developed a big red and black bruise below her eyelid 12 hours after mullerectomy. The bruise increased in size within 2 hours and...

2 doctor answers

How Long Can I Wait Between Surgerys when Not Enough Skin Was Taken Fom the Lower Lids and

My lower lids are still baggy and puffy after 5.5 months how long do I have to wait to get this corrected...not enough skin was taken out.

12 doctor answers

Continued Under Eye Swelling After Lower Bleph

I am six months post op upper and lower bleph. I have bulges (swelling) under both eyes (outer corners). When I am looking downwards in the mirror,...

2 doctor answers

Do I Have Eyelid Ptosis?

I had ptosis surgery (and to form a crease) on my left eye 4 months ago, and a surgery to remove a little skin and fat from the right eye , about 1...

2 doctor answers

Getting Worse 14 Months After Blepharoplasty, Is Revision an Option? (photo)

Went to an occuoplastic surgeon after 14 months of misery - he told me that my lower lids were loose and though my tear ducts were producing tears,...

9 doctor answers

How do I find the specialized doctor I need for eyelid ptosis?

I posted a question about eyelid ptosis correction and got a really great and detailed answer from Dr. Steinsapir. The thing that is disheartening is...

6 doctor answers

When Do You See Full Results from Mullerectomy?

I had a mullerectomy to correct a subtle ptosis done last week and am approaching my suture removal. Doc said he removed 9mm of muscle. I don't...

1 doctor answer

Blepharoplasty with Macs Lift and Their Complications, What can I do?

3 weeks ago i had an lower eyelid blepharoplasty with macs lift.we have had to correct the ectropion already but i have still the strange...

6 doctor answers

Browpexy Carried Out Without my Consent

I signed a consent for a blepharoplasty but the surgeon did a browpexy which failed. I'm confused. Now my eyes look exactly like they did before...

4 doctor answers

Do Massage and Hot/cold Compresses Help Bumps Along Suture Line Post-bleph; if So, Details Re How I Massage and Apply Hot/cold ?

Do I massage the bumps directly? Do I alternate hot and cold compresses? Should the heat be moist? Is it ok to be using Tobradex on bumps? Surgery was...

4 doctor answers

Another Eyelid Surgery Immediately?

Had upper eyelid ptsosis surgery on right eye 8 days ago. Saw surgeon 3 days ago who agreed lid was over-corrected. Have follow-up this coming Friday....

3 doctor answers

Can Asymmetrical Eyelids Be Corrected After 2 Previous Operations?

I had eyelid surgery done in 2009 to correct my asymmetrical eyelids. I was diagnosed with ptosis of left upper eyelid and she did a "Linear...

2 doctor answers

I Had Blepharoplasty 2 Weeks Ago. How Can I Best Take Care of my Scars in my Eye Lids?

I am using Traumeel 3 times a day on my scars and aply it with medium -light force with my ring finger over the scar, is this enough to prevent keloid...

3 doctor answers

Eyelid Surgery Gone Bad, How Do I Get It Fixed....What Are my Options?

I had lower and upper eyelid surgery on 15th of November..... My surgeons incision lines are too high and too low so my scaring is greatly visible.......

8 doctor answers

Swelling and Hardening of Epicanthal Corner 1 Month After Epicanthoplasty

Dear Surgeons, I have epicanthoplasty 1 month ago. The swelling and hardening on one eye never subsides, infact it kinda worsens, despite popping down...

1 doctor answer

Leech Therapy for Blood Pooling - Is This Possible?

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery, I have a pool of blood (lump) under one eye. I was told about Leech therapy? from a friend it sounds so horrible...

5 doctor answers

Lower Lid Blepharoplasty Post-op Questions

I just had a lower lid blepharoplasty with a micro fractional laser treatment. It has been 9 days after surgery and I feel like most of my swelling...

4 doctor answers

What is the Healing Process After Upper Eyelid Surgery?

Why does the tissue fluid stay in the eye after blepharoplasty? Why does the body take so long to heal from a minor surgery? is it because the body is...

1 doctor answer

Ectropian Surgery With Tarsal Strip Procedure Not Working 3 Weeks Post-Op

I had lower eyelid surgery for an ectropian left eye with a tarsal strip procedure three weeks ago. My lower lid is not working. The surgeon says it...

6 doctor answers

Uneven Eyes Normal Or Should I Worry?

I recently got ptosis surgery and blepharoplasty a month ago. I think, not 100% sure because I got the surgery in Korea. My eyes' swelling has...

3 doctor answers

Not Happy with my Blepharoplasty. Is There Anything I Can Do?

My eyes where almond shaped before I kinda resembled an asian person. Now my eyes around too round. Is there anything I can do?

4 doctor answers

Excessive Width of Medial Canthus - Lagophthalmos - Ptosis - Dry Eyes

- Experiencing dry eyes from excessive width of medial canthus (both eyes). - Problem from ages 20-24; I do not know what caused it. - My oculoplastic...

4 doctor answers

Recent Muellerectomy, My Eye Looks Smaller, Is This Due To Swelling?

About a week ago I had a Muellerectomy on my left upper eyelid to correct some drooping. It's healed well as far as bruising and pain. The...

4 doctor answers

Eye Lid Discoloration, Chemosis Normal 1 Month After Transcutaneous Blepharoplasty With Canthoplasty?

One month after transcutaneous lower eye lid surgery with canthoplasty I have severe chemosis (started 10 days after procedure) as well as a dark...

8 doctor answers

My Eye Does Not Completely Close and I Now Have Cornea Damage

Two years ago I had upper blepharoplasty & a browlift on the left brow and a week after surgery I knew something was wrong as my left eye was...

7 doctor answers

Lower Blepharoplasty: Tightening and Hardening of the Muscles - is This Normal?

I had Lower Blepharoplasty done 2 weeks ago. My lower lid swelled after the surgery, but it looked perfect the next day until Sunday last week, where...

6 doctor answers

What Options do I Have for Correcting Aggressive Blepharoplasty?

I had an upper blepharoplasty 12 days ago. I'm in my early 30s. It was supposed to be conservative but it appears it was quite aggressive. I know...

3 doctor answers

Is The REd Line Showing 6 Days Post Surgery Normal? (photo)

Is The REd Line Showing 6 Days Post Surgery Normal? 

8 doctor answers

Still Swelling 3 Months After Lower Blepharoplasty?

I had a midface and lower blepharoplsty three months ago. My left eye is healing, has a normal shape, however my right eye is swollen. The swelling...

2 doctor answers

How Can I Correct a Bad Ptosis Repair?

Hi, I am an Asian, age 32. My ptosis repair is really bad, I became worst from my last procedure. Any comments, what might have gone wrong and do i...

2 doctor answers

Swollen Eyelid 6 Months Post Upper Blepharoplasty Procedure, What Should I Do?

I underwent the upper blepharoplasty surgery on March 25, 2011 (6 months ago). My right eye is considerably puffier and sits up a lot higher than the...

3 doctor answers

Is It Uncommon to Have Watery Eyes 6 Months After an Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?

Is it uncommon to have watery eyes 6 months after an upper eyelid blepharoplasty and canthopexy ? Not too bad indoors but a real problem outside with...

3 doctor answers

What Are Other Options For Congenital Ptosis? I'm 18. (photo)

Im an 18 year old female born with congenital ptosis in my left eye. 4 attempts have been made at correcting it. 3 Under Eyelid Ptosis Repair, Levalor...

4 doctor answers

Purple Eyelids After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

Three and a half weeks after upper and lower eyelid surgery my upper lids are still deep purple with very visible thread veins. Do you think these...

2 doctor answers

Revision Blepharoplasty with Grafted Fat Removal - Options?

I was in my 30s and had the under eye fat graft and lower bleph. The same doctor attempted to remove the injected protruding fat (not needed in the...

3 doctor answers

Blepharoplasty Incisions Open at 16 Days

I'm 54, and had Blepharoplasty surgery 16 days ago (and also 15 yrs ago). One lower incision opened the night after surgery, then stitches failed/...

1 doctor answer

Normal for Bruises to Appear Exactly Where Stitches Were Removed?

I went through an upper Blepharoplasty and an Epicanthoplasty on 8-28-10. It has been 2 weeks and 2 days. I had a partial incision where 3 stitches...

1 doctor answer

Would Eyelid Height Worsen During Mullerectomy Recovery Period?

I had mullerectomy 8 days ago and I was able to see the results a day after the surgery. Unfortunately, while I was asleep 2 days ago, I accidently...

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Ptosis Revision? Too Early?

According to the surgeon,the levator muscles on both my eyelids have slipped again, which makes it very difficult for me to open my eyes- i can open...

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I Had Lower Blepharoplasty 3 Weeks Ago. Can I Fix the Crater on Outer Right Eye Corner? (photo)

I had lower transconjunctival blepharoplasty three weeks ago. The results between my two eyes are really uneven. There is a big crater in the outer...

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Post Congenital Ptosis Surgery Complication-Why Do I Have Watering Eyes? (photo)

I'm male 27,myopic.I had a congenital ptosis surgery(left eye) on May 30,2011(fascia lata).The surgery was ok but now I find no clear improvement...

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Why Do I See Clear Sutures at Edges of Both Eyes After Sutures Removed?

Had bilateral blepharplasty. I have a clear suture at the edge of both eyes that I noted on the day after my sutures were removed. Are both types of...

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Persistent Ptosis Repair Swelling (Almost 7 Months)

I had levator resection for 2 mm congenital ptosis(left eye) six months ago but still no lift in eyelid height, instead swelling continues to this...

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2 Weeks Post Belph I Have Loose Cornea in my Right Eye Should I Be Worried?

I had upper and lower belp and since then I have had loose cornea in my right eye, my lids are still droopy and no one notices any change in my...

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Will IPL Help with Dry Eyes After Eyelid Surgery?

I had a Subciliary Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty to both Eyes now over 3 months i still have Dry Eyes.By Cutting the lower Eyelids right under the...

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How Do I Lower the Corner of my Eye After a Bad Blepharoplasty Experience?

After Bad Blephoroplasty when I Laugh, Inner Corner Narrows, Outer Corner "Flies" Up, Strange Expression. To weigh down eye- lower brow+...

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After Eye Lift and Brow Lift Eyes Do Not Close All the Way, Is This Permanent?

I had an eye lift on my upper and lower eyelids and a brow lift four weeks ago. I still have some sensitivity to bright lights but my main concern is...

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Scleral Show 1 Weel After Blepharoplasty, Should I Wait to do Anything? (photo)

I have developed scleral show after several days of lower lid blepharoplasty. Now it is 8 days since the surgery. Anything I should do right now, or...

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How Long for a Repaired Severed Levator Muscle to Open the Eyelid?

14 month old granddaughter was attacked by dog. Her levator muscle in right eye was severed but repaired. How long before we know if her eye will open?

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Can Ptosis Repair Turn into Dermatochalasis Problem?

Hi Doctors My left eye Ptosis(2mm) Surgery occured 3 moths ago with levator resection But since then what i have noticed that the height of the eyelid...

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Eyelid Was Pulled Down By Doctor 5 Months Post-op Blepharoplasty

I am 5 months post lower lid blepharoplasty . One of the docs pulled my eyelid down many times for eye examination when I went to the er. one day for...

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White Raised Eyelash Line 9 Months After Upper Blepharoplasty

I had an upper bleph 9 months ago for ptosis repair. I am happy with the slight asymetry etc...I look better than I was. I have a thin white raised...

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Eyelid Recovery

Thank you all so much for your comments that have really eased by anxiety following laser bleph 2 weeks ago. I still have what looks like puffiness at...

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Blepharoplasty

Do some surgeons take fat and muscle from eyelids & move the eyelid crease very high? Is this an antiquated technique from the 1960's &...

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Eye Lift Scar is Not a Smooth, Curving Shape. Instead, It Has a Point. Will It Go Away? (photo)

Hello. I had an upper eye lift 23 days ago, and I am concerned that the scar on one eye is not a smooth, curving shape. Instead it has a point (see...

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I Had Lower Eyelid Surgery 4 Months Ago and Right Eye Still has Droopiness, Options? (photo)

My right eyelid still has some droopiness. My doctor is says he could put another stitch to hold it up. Is this the best option?

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Bumps After Lower Eyelid Laser Blepharoplasty

I am in the unfortunate position of being from the UK and due to return next week, therefore unable to have a follow up. I am after a second opinion...

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Revision Needed After Ectropian Surgery

I had revision work for an ectropian about 10 years ago. He did it partly through a cheek lift, put fat back under my eyes and did something with the...

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Post Eyelid Surgery: No Under Eye Skin Was Removed During Surgery

What should I ask my Dr. to do now to correct this?

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Almost 5 Months Post U/l Blepharoplasty and CO2 And Experiencing Major Discomfort And Pain, What Can I Do? (photo)

My o/p surgeon specialized in treating festoons. They are very much improved, but my eyes are now strange and wide open, like marbles. My right eye...

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I Have Indents by the Outside of my Incision 2.5 Mo's After Lower Bleph. Circles Are Darker. Should I Worry? (photo)

Lower bleph done 10-14-11.So as swelling decreases, the line where my cheek meets my lower lid is getting worse. Went in on Nov. 17 and was given...

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If an Eyelid Has Been Cut Too High with Residual Ptosis, Can It Be Repaired?

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How Will Eyelid Surgery Affect Eyelash Regrowth?

How long does it take eyelashes to grow back after eyelid surgery? Will they grow back in the natural direction?

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What Can Be Done for Lower Blepharoplasty Incisions that Extend Beyond Outer Corner of the Eye?

After lower transcutanues bleph-the inscisions extend apprx 1inch beyond the outer corner of the eyes-scar is depressed on the right side and looks...

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Will my Eyes Ever Look the Same Again After Blepharoplasty?

I went for a rhinoplasty consultation and the doctor said I should consider doing a blepharoplasty because like an asian person I did not have a fold....

1 doctor answer

Blurry Vision After Double Eyelid Surgery

Vision still blurry at 8 weeks post op. Light sensitivity, eye pain and dry eye. Right eye feels like there is something in it. Astigmatism inc from...

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I Had Eyelid Surgery Will They Continue to Grow as I Age?

Is it true your eyelids continue to grow as you age

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Not Able to Ice Lower Eyelids Sufficiently After Surgery and Now Seem to Have Festoons

Seem to have developed fesoons. Can this be a result of not icing sufficiently post op?

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Eyes Won't Shut After Eyelid Surgery

My eyes don't shut after the surgery- still dry and burning after a month. I had eyelid surgery about a month ago and still cannot close my eyes....

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Doctor Told Me to Push Into My Eyes to Relieve Post-op Bleph Swelling - Why?

I just had blepharoplasty done 3 weeks ago i am still swollen especially the lids and a little droopyness on bottom lid and i still look like i just...

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I Have Mild Ectropion on my Rt Lower Lid Due to a Blepharoplasty Yrs Ago, Can It B Fixed?

9yrs ago,had quadblepharoplasty n canthopexy. rt. lower lid have mild ectropion due to surgeon being overly agressive. Dr tried 2 fix it twice by...

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Uneveness and Thin Tear Trough Area Skin 10 Months After Blepharoplasty with Fat Grafting, What Should I do Now? (photo)

After a Blephoplasty and fat grafting 10 months ago, i have been left with uneveness on the lower lid/cheek junction on the RHS. I also have thin skin...

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Lagopthalmos at Night, Inadequate Blinking 7 Months After Bleph

3rd revision of blepharoplasty with partial myectomy for blepharospasm. I have been taping my eyes shut since the first procedure in oct 09, to the...

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Did Lower Eyelid Surgery Cause Vision Change and Dry Eyes?

Subciliary lower Eyelid to Remove Fat with Bilateral Orbicularis Plication and Lift. I'm a 45yrs old Male. The Doctor said i needed this to smooth...

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How to Fix my Asymmetry After Blepharoplasty? Please Help

Hello I have had asymmetry in my eyelids for two years. In 2009, I had a blepharoplasty operation to repair lash ptosis. The results returned my left...

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Blepharoplasty Complications After Fat Graft

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty with undereye fat graft.The fat pads were artificially protruding, especially under the left eye and the same...

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Eyelid Surgery for Ptosis, Unhappy with Results, Are these the Final Results? (photo)

I had ptosis surgery on my left upper eyelid 10 days ago. I have two concerns. I am having double-vision and blurriness in the eye. This does not seem...

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Can Bags, Loose Skin and "Corner Pinch" After Blepharoplastia Be Fixed?

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10 Months Post-op Blepharoplasty - Deep Groove Under Eye

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery 10 months ago and am disappointed with the results as I have now got a deep groove about half an inch under my...

1 doctor answer

More Wrinkles After Eyelid Surgery

Had lower bleph,w/eye fat put in tear trough, fat repositioned onto cheek bones,"tissue" btw. eyes in frown lines,+lift of face, brow,+ CO2...

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3 Month Post Blepharoplasty and Suture is Coming out of Upper Left Eye! I Am Concerned.

Other eye healed beautifully. But this one's scar line is still quite red. Part of suture became visible and was removed last week after I...

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How Much Does This Retraction Fix Normally Cost?

I had a lower bleph 4 months ago which left me with retraction. I have been advised to do a mid face lift, plus a graft on to my lid from my mouth,...

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Unusual Scarring After Upper Eyelid Surgery

I had upper eyelid surgery less than two weeks ago. One eye is perfect with the incision along the eyelid extending to the crow's feet. The other...

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How do I Find the Top ASOPRS Surgeons to Perform my Revision Eyelid Surgery?

I had my surgery two months ago. I know that I must wait for a revision. I will not be going to my prior surgeon and will have to travel. How can I...

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Why Do I Have a Bulge Under One Eye After Eyelid Surgery?

I had an upper and lower eye lift with Restylane injections in my cheeks. After healing my left eye had a bulge under it. My doctor did an in office...

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Normal To Have Bruising Under my Eyes on Top of Cheekbones Following Upper Eyelid Surgery?

I am only 4 days post op and was told i would have bruising but wonder why I have so much bruising under my eyes just above my cheekbones when the...

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Eyelid Surgery 1 Month Post-op. Still Have 1 Suture.

My suture was removed after 7 days. Surgery and eyelid looks good but with surgery scars which is just normal. Now, I just noticed that there's a...

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Can I Have a Second Blephroplasty ?

Hello! I'm 16 years old and I had blepharoplasty about 3 months that costed me around $700 , the results I have is that both eyes do not match and...

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What Specialist Should I See About Ptosis Ache?

I had ptosis repair one eye more than year ago [still had a minor 1mm ptosis after that], about a month after that been having a dull ache whenever...

2 doctor answers

Crease Under Eye After Blepharoplasty

Hi, 5 weeks ago I had upper eyelid surgery to fix heavy eyelids and lower eyelid surgery to remove bags. Over the past week, I have noticed a crease...

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How can you tell if an undercorrection of the eye is permanent after ptosis repair surgery?

I had ptosis repair surgery about a week ago and had my stiches removed recently. Before having the stich removed, the lid on the eye with eye surgery...

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How Long Should I Wait to Fix Lower Eyelid Drooping After Blepharoplasty?

Can drooping of the lower eyelid be repaired as a result of recent upper & lower eyelid  surgery? I am a 65 year old woman. I had upper and...

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Revision Surgery for Uneven Eyes / Eyelids

I have uneven eyes, 1 smaller than the other. I did surgery b4 try to make it even but ended with double eyelid instead because I did not understand...

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I Had Blepharoplasty 23 Days Ago and Am Worried That Something is Wrong.

I had blepharoplasty 23 days ago. From the beginning my left eye was always swollen and sore. I hae been back to my surgeon twice because my vision in...

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I Have Had Lower Eyelid Surgery, 3wks Now and Still Red and Scarred, what Can I Do? (photo)

I had lower and upper eyelid surgery on the 15th of november, 2011....my upper lids are still red but are coming along.....with makeup i can see an...

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I Got a Blepharoplasty Three Weeks Ago and One of my Lower Eyelids is Drooping, How Long Do I have to Wait for Revision? (photo)

I got a blepharoplasty three weeks ago and one of my lower eyelids is drooping. I am 58 yrs old and in good health. I am putting ointment in my eye...

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What Are the Common Problems with Surgery on the Lower Eyelids?

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If I Have Ptosis 3 Weeks Post Upper Eyelid Surgery, What Are the Odds It Remains a Problem?

I know that Doctors tell us that we must wait to see final results. But quite honestly what generally are the odds that it will remain a problem. It...

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3 1/2 Months Post Upper Blepharoplasty, and my Eyes Are Very Sensitive to Light. What's Causing This?

My eyes have always been a little sensitive to sunlight, but since the surgery, it's almost to the point of being a problem; sometime it feels...

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After Eyelid Surgery, What Are The Causes of Nocturnal Lagophthalmos?

I had my surgery 4 weeks ago. I'm having problems getting answers from my surgeon and I have made an appointment with another surgeon the...

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Still Have Folds of Skin Under Eyes 30 Days After Eyelid Surgery (photo)

When my eyes are at rest, they look OK, though not much improved from before. When I smile, I still get folds of skin under my eyes, not just wrinkle...

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Why Has my Vision Deteriorated After Eyelid Surgery?

I had an incision at the top of each eyelid and the muscle was reattached to open the lid further. 6 months later my vision is awful. My optometrist...

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3 Months After Eyelid Surgery - One Eye is Great, but the Other Droops, Will This Get Better?

3 months after upper eyelid surgery - on one eye, the skin above the lid droops on the outer corner, covering most of the outer eyelid (the inside lid...

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Irritation in Left Eye 4 Weeks After Lower Bleph

I had a lower Bleph done 4 weeks ago and am experiencing conjunctival swelling and a feeling of something in my eye. This is happening in the outer...

Sinus Discomfort Post-blephroplasty - Will It Go Away?

I'm 3 weeks post upper/lower blephroplasty and have recently developed constant discomfort in the sinus below one of my eyes. Is this a typical...

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The Corners of my Eyes Feel Pulled and Tight Six Months After Bletharoplasty- Normal?

I had an upper and lower bletharoplasty in April and the inner and outer corners feel very pulled and tight. What causes this? I know the doctor took...

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Post-op Upper Eyelid Surgery - Oozing

I had upper eyelid surgery yesterday morning. The stitches in one eye are still oozing.  I have been faithfully doing the ice cold gauze pad...

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Can Small Amount of Blood Be in Corner of Eye when Stitches in the Lower Lid Dissolve?

When stitches on inside of lower lids start to dissolve, can drops of blood appear in corner of eye?

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Corners of Eyes and Eyebrows Pulled Down

Also, my lower lids are pulled down. I was going to have my under eye area tweaked 3 years ago, but didn't commit to anything then. This past...

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Is It Ethical for a Tech to Suture Eyelids After Surgery?

I thought only MDs, PAs, or ARNPs were qualified to suture eyelids after surgery. Is it considered malpractice for a surgeon to allow a tech to suture...

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Ptosis Correction on Both Eyes Made my Right Eye Look Really Strange and Overcorrected, Options? (photo)

Hello, Im a 20 year old man.I used too have difficultie with keeping my eyes properly wide open. so i got at age 17 ptosis correction. After the...

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Tiny Pupils After Blepharoplasty

I had upper blepharoplasty 8 days ago now. I understand that the swelling is normal and can last months. My problemis that my pupils are tiny at...

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Can you evaluate my Blepharoptosis?

This photo is 18 months after my Blepharoptosis. Prior to my surgery my eyes were symmetrical. What can I do about this? Should I get a second...

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Eyelid Recovery

I had laser blepharoplasty 8 weeks ago. One eye looks fine but the other is still swollen. After the op I had bumps remaining, which my surgeon said...

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What's the average eyelid surgery time for correcting ptosis?

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How Does the Eyelid Properly Heal Without Stitches?

Is stitchless blepharoplasty a viable procedure? What special precautions should be taken during the healing process?

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Is It Possible To Have Revision Blepharoplasty to Fix Asymmetry?

I had a lower blepharoplasty done by and ENT doctor I was working for while serving in the Air Force.He did the incision on the skin right above my...

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A Month & a Half After my Ptosis Surgery, Still Not Seeing Results. Will I?

I had my 3rd ptosis surgery on Jan 27, my eye was almost correct & you can barely tell but for self esteem issues, I did the 3rd surgery anyways...

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Is It Possible to Have Revision Eyelid Surgery if too Much was Removed During First Surgery?

Can I have a second Bleph. even thought the first surgery the Doctor made a mistake by cutting too much from the right eye upper eyelid and leaving...

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Can a Drill Hole Canthoplasty Be Revised or Reversed?

I had a drill hole canthoplasty with spacers due to 2 previous eyelid surgeries and deformed lateral angles. This surgery was by far the most...

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No Dramatic Vision Changes After Upper Eyelid Surgery

I am 6 months post op and my prescription will not stabilize and my corrected vision is worse than my uncorrected vision pre op. I have worn gas perm...

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I Had Lower Blepharoplasty Done 8 Days Ago with Rhino-septoplasty.

Everything has been great except my right eye has a swelling that bulges out of the lower lid. If you pull my lower lid out, it doesn't look like...

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Had Bleth Upper & Lower with Canthopexy. Still Have Bags. Into 11th Week. Whats Wrong?

Why do I look like I still have bags? 11th week after upper & lower bleph with canthopexy

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Lump on Inner Corner Eyelid After Double Eyelid Surgery- Should I Worry?

I went to have double eyelid surgery done about 14days ago, straight after the procedure was done I had gone back to my hotel and realized that on my...

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How Long Should You Wait After Blepharoplasty to Use Scar Treatment?

Like Scarguard?

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Likelihood of Hering's Law After Ptsosis Surgery on One Eye

What is likelihood of experiencing hering's law of equal inervation after ptsosis surgery on one eye? That is, having the alternate eylide droop...

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One Eye Was Overcorrected, Can I Have a Second Eye Lid Surgery?

I had an upper eyelid surgery on both eyes 4 months ago . well the doctor did a good job on my left eye while he corrupted my right eye leaving it...

6 doctor answers

Ectropion After Lower Blepharoplasty

I had lower blepharoplasty on May 25 and this is where I am today. The doctor IS an opthamologist and has been doing this surgery for 12 years. At...

1 doctor answer

Is Forehead Ache After an Extensive Eyelid Revision Normal?

I have extensive swelling from a external ptosis repair (levator advancement/resection) and just wondering, can this cause the forehead/scalp to ache...

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I Had Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery 1 Year Ago. Eyes Are Inflamed, Irritated, Round. How To Revise?

My eyes are inflamed and irritated and round now, with scars on each outer end of each eyes and blunted. My eyes look unattractive now, and I was...

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Why Are There Bubbles on Upper Eyelids Post Blepharoplasty? What Are My Options? (photo)

I am really worried about my eyes. There are lumps and ridges under the eyes, angular scar on right upper eye, scar above eyelid crease on left eye,...

3 doctor answers

Tear Build Up 1 Month After Bletharplasty- Blocked Tear Duct?

I had upper and lower bletharplasty done approx 4 weeks ago. Right after procedure I noticed that tears were accumulation in the corner of my right...

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4 Months Post-Op Eyelid Surgery the Scars are Visible and Eyelids Tight, What Can I Do?

I had eyelid surgery but after 4 months the scars are still visible and my eyelids are tight. My eyes feel sore and are often red. What can I do..

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Had Lower Bleph but Still Have Bags, Is 1 Week Post-Op too Soon to Worry? (photo)

I had transconjuctival lower bleph with fat transfer one week ago. I haven't had much bruising or swelling. The majority bags and puffiness are...

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Lump After Fat Removed from Under Eye

Have lump that feels hard after lower eye fat excision

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Lump Found on Incision After Upper Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid), Should I Worry? (photo)

I did upper blepharoplasty on 6 Oct 2011, and 2 weeks ago, i found a lump about 2-3mm on the incision. There seems to be a black thing on it as well....

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My Lower Bleph Scar is Feeling Tight 4 Months After Surgery?

I had external excisions that have significant tightening sensations over the last month or so, which is also resulting in the lid pulling down away...

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Gash Under Eye After Blepharoplasty: It Best to Excise and Resuture Scar or Laser?

After lower blepharoplasty during the post-op, in a state of anxiety I dabbed(stupid)briefly boiled water to stop infection. Anyway, one side has...

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Stuck in a Dilemma - Eye Strain Caused by Ptosis

I went in with a revision with my original surgeon but alas he told me after that he is very conservative in correcting ptosis. The reason I got the...

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I Had a Skin Pinch Bleph in March 2010. I Have Had 3 Revisional Attempts That Have Left Me with Pain, Asymmetry and Retraction.

I need help. I am not litigational. I just want pain relief and cosmetic improvement. Is there help out there? I've already spent over $30,000...

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My Eyes Hurt After Lower Bleph and Have Headaches. Will This Go Away?

My eyes and area around them ache also. i've had to take some left over pain meds to help. i'm just about 7 wks post op from lower bleph. my...

3 doctor answers

Eyebrow and Eyelid Act As One After Upper Blepharoplasty

Hello, I am 26 and I had upper eyelid surgery and brow lift 14 days ago now. before surgery when i blinked or closed my eyes my eyevrow and eyelid...

2 doctor answers

Flying a Month After Blepharoplasty?

I have a second upper eyelid surgery for levator recession. My eyelid still retract after first surgery, in fact it is worse, I now can't...

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Bumped Eye After Anchor Stitch Blepharoplasty- Have I Done Damage?

I am six weeks post upper and lower blepharoplasty. The underye muscle has been anchored with a permanent stitch to the bone. Tonight I bumped my eye...

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Extensive Swelling and Loose Skin After Lower Transjunctival Blepharoplasty and Pearl Fat, Did the Surgeon Overfill? (photo)

The swelling subsided considerably the first week but it feels very firm just below my eyelid and wobbly more closer to the lower end of the hematoma....

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Lower Blephroplasty 4 Weeks Ago- One Eye Is Drooping With Under Eye Wrinkles. Is This Permanent?

I had a lower blepharoplasty 4 weeks ago. My left eye looks great but right eye is drooping so you can see more of the White of my eye under my eye...

5 doctor answers

Numbness Eyelid Surgery?

How long after undergoing eyelid surgery should numbness around the eyes reside?

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I Had Upper Bletharoplasty and Was Healing Well. After Wearing Makeup 2 Nights Ago my Eyelids Have Become Swollen & Red. (photo)

I have since been doing cold compresses to reduce the inflamation but it still persists. Would this be purely a reaction to the makeup or could it be...

4 doctor answers

How Long Does It Take for Ectropion to Correct Itself After Eyelid Surgery?

I had both lids done 4 weeks ago. I have some ectropion on the outside of both bottom lids.I have been using warm soaks and massage. Should I still be...

2 doctor answers

When Should I Be Able to Close my Eyes Properly Following Eyelid Surgery?

Its been two weeks since I had upper and lower eyelid surgery and am still unable to close my eyes properly especially on my right side. My husband...

7 doctor answers

Revision Surgery After Failed Mullerectomy

I had mullerectomy about 4 weeks ago and the lid maintained a good height for about a week after op then drooped again to the before surgery position...

1 doctor answer

What Medication or Ointments Help with Bruising After an Eyelid Surgery?

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What Can I Do About Severe Redness, 5 Weeks After Eyelid Surgery?

I had both upper and lower lids done 5 weeks ago. I continue to have a little swelling, but alot of bright redness which is around the eye and extends...

3 doctor answers

What Kind Of Surgeon Should I Go To For Eyelid Ptosis Repair?

Hi, i have done 3 surgeries, which doc should i pick for my complicated ptosis revision? 1. HOD, Aesthetic Eyeplastic, MBBS, FRCS, FRCOphth,...

5 doctor answers

How Can Pain be Relieved AFter Lower Blepharplasty?

I have pain on one side of my face recently after Lower Blepharoplasty 5 Wks. ago.  The pain is a 3-4 at times and the area about 1/2 in. below...

5 doctor answers

How Long Until You Can Close Eyes Without an Effort After Bilateral Blepharoplasty?

Doctors, First, thank you all so much for participating in this forum. Your expertise is so appreciated. I had a bilateral bleph 10 days ago and I...

1 doctor answer

What Eyelid Surgery Procedures Help Bulging Eyes Due to Graves' Disease?

It is fairly typical that one surgery proves effective for correcting bulging eyes due to Graves' Disease? What medications are needed after the...

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I'm Seeing no Improvement 1 Week Post Eye Ptosis Surgery, Is there Hope it Will Improve? (photo)

Hi, I've started noticing my ptosis at the age of 6. Actually my parents friends started noticing, we didnt. And now at the age of 32 I decided to...

5 doctor answers

2 Weeks After Lower Eyelid Correction There's Drooping and Affected Vision, Are These Permanent Results?

Two weeks ago, I had an endorgin spacer graft inserted on my right eye and a lift at the end of the eye upward for lower lid sag. My eye looks way...

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Still Have Asymmetry and Droopy Lower Lids After Bleph., What Is The Best Type of Revision?

In 2007 I had upper and lower Bleph. Incisions were on the outside of the lids. The lower lid incisions were too low and aggressive (according to my...

4 doctor answers

My Right Eye Is Constantly Dry After Eyelid Surgery, Why is This Happening?

6 months post upper eyelid surgery ( my right upper eye lid was raised too much) on both eyes and when I don't put GenTeal and Tobradex on My...

8 doctor answers

Round Eyes After Lower Bleph - is This Permanent? (photo)

Hello, I had lower bleph 18 days ago and asked a separate question about it. Please look at my photos, as I am having alot of anxiety about my eyes. I...

8 doctor answers

Will the Swelling and Tightness Ever Go After Eyelid Surgery? (photo)

I had upper eyelid surgery 9 days ago. There is significant swelling of the eyelids from the eyelashes to crease, which is a lot more in one eye,...

4 doctor answers

I Have Undergone a Lower Blepharoplasty with Little Effect, What Now?

My surgeon says I now need laser resurfacing I will have go to his clinic. Iwill need to fly to his clinic ,is all the upheavel worth it,am I going to...

10 doctor answers

How Long After Eyelid Surgery Should Stitches Be Removed?

My doctor is removing mine 13 days after surgery. It's been 9 days and my eyelids are getting really sore & tight feeling. Everything I read...

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I Had Bilateral Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty 7 Weeks Ago. Experiencing Discomfort With Eyelashes, What Can I Do?

The lower lids are slightly turned in and are still a little puffy. This causes some of my lower lashes to touch my eyeball and create discomfort. Is...

7 doctor answers

Horrible Headache After Having Upper Eye Lift, Facelift and Necklift 2 Weeks Ago, Normal?

I am happy with the result but I have a killer headache. It almost feels like congestion across my forehead. Is this normal?

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Excessive Tearing 3 Months Post-op Eyelid Surgery, How Can I Make it Stop?

3 months after surgery,I started experiencing excessive tearning in both eyes.My surgeon was an Opthamologist.I have been seeing another opthamoligist...

4 doctor answers

I Think I Know the Answer to my Eyebrow Tension - Any Thoughts?

After upper eyelid surgery (4 mo. ago) I had this strain-tension around or above my eyebrow (not in the eyelid area). However I researched my problem...

1 doctor answer

Revision Ptosis Surgery- Unhappy

I have had ptosis since birth. I had the surgery two years ago. Its fine when i look straight but when I look down the white area is more shown and...

2 doctor answers

Still Swollen 1 Month After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty, Is This Normal?

I Had Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty. its Been a Month Now but my Upper Lid Still Swelling

7 doctor answers

Will My Eyes Ever Be the Same Size Again? I'm 2 Weeks Post Canthopexy. (photo)

Hi I am 2 weeks post op Canthpexy,soof lift and fat grafting. I know it is early days but along with feeling low with my strange new face and...

5 doctor answers

How Do I Make my Eyelid Even After Full Incision Method ? (photo)

I had full incisional method done over a year ago and the line on my lid still appears and now i have an extra crease over it and it's not evenly...

2 doctor answers

What (And When) can Be Done to Fix Asymetrical Opening of Eyes/eyelids After Quad Bleph?

My quad bleph was complicated with swelling, major chemosis and now delayed healing. At 12 weeks,I still have redness & scars extending past...

1 doctor answer

Facelift with Chin Lift and Blepharoplasty March 2010, Unhappy With Eyelid Results, What Can I Do? (photo)

I am coming up on a year since my facelift surgery and am unhappy with the blepharoplasty results. My surgeon agrees that he will have to do more to...

6 doctor answers

When Can You Wear Contacts After Having Inner Corner Eye Surgery (Epicanthoplasty)?

My friend recently had double eyelid surgery, but they operated on the inner corners of her eyes as well. She was wondering when she could begin...

4 doctor answers

Has Anyone Noticed a Change in Eyesight Since Surgery

I feel like my eyesight has changed since upper and lower sx Is it just the healing process.? BTW its gotten worse. How long should I wait to go get...

4 doctor answers

Severe Lower Lid Retraction After a Midface and Lower Blepharoplasty

I had a midface and a lower blepharoplasty 5 months ago. My left midcheek fell and my other eyes is not closing .I feel a tearing pain on my right eye...

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Eye is Bloodshot a Week After Blepharoplasty, Should I be Worried? (photo)

On Nov 22 I got a revision lower blepharoplasty in right eye. Everything was fine till I woke up on the 29. My eye was bloodshot and more concerning...

5 doctor answers

Ectropian and Retraction Post-Blepharoplasty...Temporary?

I have just seen my PS for a 1 month post op check following a lower blepharoplasty. I raised my concern about a slight ectropian on the rims of both...

5 doctor answers

How Long to Wait After Upper Bleph to Apply Dermatix?

I had an upper bleph (anchor) 3 days ago and had my stitches removed today. How long should I wait to apply deramtix? Will this be beneficial for scar...

2 doctor answers

Is it Possible to Revise Lower Lid Retraction Due to Previous Blepharoplasty Operation?

I suffer from lower lid retraction due to a blepharoplasty; and most problematic is my painful and severe dry eye due to MGD. Are the muscles that are...

8 doctor answers

How Long Should a Blepharoplasty Last Before Undergoing Another Eyelift?

How Long Should a Blepharoplasty Last Before Undergoing Another Eyelift

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I Had a Bleph 3 Weeks Ago and Things Were Fine- Now One Eye Is Swelling. Should I Worry?

But today my one eye lid started to swell and went black and blue. I didn't hit it . It seems like it started off small and it appears to be...

6 doctor answers

Options For Eyelid Surgery Revision To Lower Crease?

I want to lower my crease because it's too high for my personal liking and my eyes are too hooded, but I've been warned that if I do, then the...

6 doctor answers

Tear Pump Failure After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty, What Should I do?

I have a problem with watering eyes following upper eyelid blepharoplasty ( now 6 months after ), especially when outside with breezes of wind. I am...

5 doctor answers

Doctors Disagree on Results, Who Dropped the Ball?

I had transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty done by an Opthalmic PS and fat transfer by my PS in same office. My PS insists I should have had skin...

6 doctor answers

I Need Suggestions on How to Communicate a Major Concern with my Doctor.

I have had two blephopasty surgeries - original operation then a redo 6 months later. After the first surgery and before, during and after the 2nd...

7 doctor answers

After Eyelid Bleplaroplasy my Eyelids Became Red with Veins What Do I Do?

6 doctor answers

How Long Until I Can Return to Kickboxing? 1 Months Post Eyelid Surgery. (photo)

My bleph was completed one month and one day ago. The swelling is still present, quite substantially over one eye. I am keen to get back to...

9 doctor answers

Eye Won't Shut Completely After Lower Blepharoplasty, Can This Be Fixed?

I had a mid-facelift almost six months ago which included external incisions below the eyelids and canthopexy and now one eye does not shut completely...

1 doctor answer

Droopy Double Eyelid After Both Double Eyelid Surgery & DST Method- Causes?

I had incisional double eyelid surgery 2 years ago. 1year later , I did the stitching DST method on one eye to raise the double eyelid height at...

2 doctor answers

Redness Under Eyes 1 Day After Upper Bleph

I had an upper bleph yesterday. I have iced to frozen and sat up all the time. i am not too swollen and can see fine..I just have redness in my...

2 doctor answers

How Long Will Incisions Stay Red After a Eye Pinch?

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Worried About Upper Eyelid Swelling After 5weeks Recovery, When Will the Shape Come Back?

My eye surgery upper/lower and brow was performed 51/2 wks ago and one upper Eyelid is extremely swollen, and the shape of my eye was almond and now...

6 doctor answers

Lower Blepharoplasty Complication After 5 Months, Is a Revision Recommended?

I had a lower bleph 5 months ago. I had an incision under the eye and fat removed. One eye is perfect the other is left larger and I have a small...

6 doctor answers

There is a Small Section of the Upper Lid That Isn't Completely Closed. Should I Worry?

It has been one week since my surgery and two days since the stitches were removed. On one upper lid, there is a small section that hasn't closed....

7 doctor answers

What Are the Benefits to Simultaneous Surgery for Lower Eyelid and Brows?

How do I go about finding a doctor that will perform these two procedures together?

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I'm 3 Days Post Lower Eyelid Surgery. The Outer Corners Are Dropping, How Can I Correct This?

I also had a chemical peel and juvederm added to the hollows. It seems like I read somewhere thaT there are excercises I can do to help the muscles...

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2 Weeks Post Blepharoplasty Scleral Show, Used Steri-strips to Tape the Eye, but Its Still Irritated and Teary, Options? (photo)

If the eye is taped correctly ( I am not sure it is), how often should I re-tape , because steri-strips are pretty tough? Anything I could do to...

7 doctor answers

Post-Surgery

Hello I'm 23yr old male and have been suffering from massive black puffy eye bags.After many analysis and many antibiotics I was recommended to do...

1 doctor answer

Is It Bad to Drink Alcohol While Healing from Blepharplasty?

5 doctor answers

Is Blood Draining into my Eye Socket After Surgery? (photo)

I just had a browlift and lower blephs done. I have woken to blood in my lower lids 4 nights in a row. The doctor's don't seem to know why. Is...

6 doctor answers

Why Do My Eyes Change Shape Throughout The Day After Eyelid Surgery?

Hi. I am 8 weeks post too aggressive upper eyelid surgery to remove excess skin. Eye shape completely changed. I have noticed that there is a slight...

1 doctor answer

Blurred Vision After Having Lower Facelift/upper and Lower Eyes, What Can Be Done? (photo)

It has been 19months since my surgery. Shortly after the surgery my vision began to blur. It is so blured that I need reading glasses to eat dinner. I...

5 doctor answers

Second Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery Recommended?

I have been told that once upper and lower eyelid surgery has been performed, that subsequent eyelid surgeries are not recommended as they often do...

8 doctor answers

When Can I Notice Final Results of Ptosis Repair?

I got congenital ptosis repair 10 days ago and my eyes still look uneven. Should I be concerned?

5 doctor answers

Upper Eyelid Surgery Sutures Causing Irritation and Blurriness?

I had Fasanella-Servat procedure done on one eye 23 days ago. The surgeon said the stitches will take 2 months to dissolve. I feel some irritation...

5 doctor answers

Scars 5 Mm Above Crease Line Visible After Bleph? (photo)

I’m 7 days past my upper bleph op and as you can see the incisions are app. 5 mm above the crease line. Hence the scars are fully visible with...

5 doctor answers

Lower Eye Lift and Fat Grafting

Almost three weeks ago i got a lower eye lift and fat grafting of lower eyelids and i notice that the left eye is a lot smoother than the right eye....

1 doctor answer

Who Can Fix Morphologically Prone Eyes?

Eleven years ago I had ptosis surgery of the upper eyelids and endoscopic browlift to look fresher. By the way I have big myopia that was fixed with...

1 doctor answer

Transcutaneous Lower Lid Blepharoplasty - Fluid Build Up and Looks Very Baggy. What To Do?

I had Upper/Lower Blepharoplasty, i think Transcutaneous, i've got scaring under bottom eyelashes. It's now 4 wks post op & to begin with...

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Options For Congenital Ptosis with Jaw Winking Phenomenon in my Right Eye.

My right eye was operated for vertical squint and then skin was removed from the right upper lid to correct ptosis in the year 2004. However, my right...

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My 4 Yr Old Had Frontalis Fascia Lata Sling Procedure and Want It Reversed

My 4yr old son had ptosis in the right eye (3-4mm). The levator muscle was weak but most of the time people couldn't even notice the ptosis. We...

2 doctor answers

How Long Do Results Last After a Blepharoplasty of the Lower Eyelid?

I had a lower blepharoplasty in june of 2011....the results were great even just 2 weeks after surgery. The full and best of it came about 3 months...

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Skin Health Around Eyes Destroyed After Lower Bleph?

I had a lower trans.bleph almost 10 months ago. I am astounded at the apparent destruction of both my lower and upper eyelid appearance. I've...

5 doctor answers

What Conditions Could Indicate Ptosis and the Need for Surgery?

I read that only people with drooping eyelids are candidates for this surgery (http://www.drmeronk.com/insidersguide/15.html). Who can have eyelid...

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4 Weeks After Surgery My Eyes Look Large and Fake Which I Don't Like, Can Anything Be Done?

I had upper eyelid surgery 3.5 weeks ago. I feel suicidal. I haven't left the house since the surgery. My eyes look massive and fake even though I...

4 doctor answers

Eyelid Incision Lumps

I am on day 12 of recovery from eyelid surgery. While I am happy with the results, I seem to be having lumps at the incision line. Will this go away...

4 doctor answers

Eyelid Surgeon for Revision in Central Florida?

Had plastic surgery upper and lower lids 6-9-10 I have ectropin both eyes. I do not have a picture but they are not turned. They do not fit close to...

1 doctor answer

Can Eyelid Surgery Strengthen Surrounding Muscles Around the Eye?

Is it possible that my antagonist eyebrow muscles (or eyelid muscles for that matter) became stronger after double eyelid surgery? (or even ptosis...

1 doctor answer

My Creases Were Increased by 4mm Skin and Some Fat Removed. One Lid is 3mm Larger Than the Other One, Can it be Fixed?

I had large fat removed by the inner corners. Now I hate the way my eyes look. I have wrinkles and folds of skin by the nose and I look like I have...

5 doctor answers

What is the Best Eyelid Surgery Technique to Avoid Occurrence of Dry Eyes?

Does the dryness only occur after eyelid surgery because of eye shape changes? Is it possible to manage this side effect using special eye drops?

9 doctor answers

Are Wrinkles Normal with Swelling After Blepharoplasty?

I had a blephabroplasty on my lower lids, rhinoplasty and face lift end of August. Up till now, I have swelling and bruises under my eyes, and what...

3 doctor answers

Non-Existent Crease a Few Years After Double Suture Technique

Will i be able to fix my eyelids again when the crease disappears after a few years? can i remove the sutures in my eye and then go for the incisional...

1 doctor answer

After Upper Eyelid Surgery, How Long Before I Can Get Back in a Public Swimming Pool?

I do water Aerobics regularly and will have my surgery in a few days.

6 doctor answers

Asymmetry Due to Difference in Suture Line on Each Eye? (photo)

Hi, thanks in advance for feedback.. I just had sutures removed today for an upper bleph. It was conservative you can see I had some hooding in the...

7 doctor answers

Bruising Under Eyes Weeks After Surgery. What's the Cause? How To Treat Bruising?

Had upper eyelid surgery weeks ago and lots of bruising under syes still exixts. why and what treatment can resolve this

5 doctor answers

I Had Upper Eyelid Surgery Just Under 4 Weeks Ago. Both Scars Are Visibly Lump, Normal?

6 doctor answers

What Can Be Causing my Very Dry Eyes 5 1/2 Months Post Upper Blepharoplasty?

I'm 52 years old, and I did NOT have dry eyes before the surgery. At 5 1/2 months, I can't cry if I wanted to. I'm lucky to get enough...

3 doctor answers

Is 3 Months Post-Op Eyelid Surgery too Soon to See Final Results?

The scars on my upper eyelid go past my eye towards my nose and then go down. This looks really strange and gives me a "vertical eyelid" and...

4 doctor answers

Mishap After Blepharoplasty

I had upper and lower bleph just over 3 weeks ago. While vacuuming the stairs I was kneeling on the top stair to do the landing and the attachment...

1 doctor answer

Non-incisional Technique to Raise Creases After Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery?

I am two months out from a revision to lower my overly high creases. It was too successful and now I look like I have single eyelids. I know the lids...

2 doctor answers

Is it Possible that I Have an Infection After Transconjectival Eyelid Surgery with Fat Transfer? (photo)

I had undergone transconjectival eye lid surgery with fat grafting & implant before 5 years. Recently (since last 15days), I developed swelling...

7 doctor answers

Did my Surgeon "Miss"?

I had fat grafting in tear troughs and nasal labial lines 4 days ago along with an upper bleph. So far Im healing well. I have noticed on one side of...

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Is it normal for my eyes to seem very asymmetrical 5 days after eyelid surgery for ptosis?

I had ptosis caused by muscular dystrophy (opmd). 5 days after surgery my eyes seem to be very asymmetrical. I have no real noticable swelling and do...

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I Had Repair for Ptosis 2 Weeks Ago and Now This Skin on Upper Eyelids is Wrinkled and Crepey. Will This Go Away?

I Had Repair for Ptosis 2 Weeks Ago and Now This Skin on Upper Eyelids is Wrinkled and Crepey. Will This Go Away?

4 doctor answers

Blepharoplasty Incision Did Not Close Using Glue. Will it Leave a Scar? (photo)

I have an open incision after upper lid blepharoplasty (2 weeks ago) over nearly the entire length of incision. Will this close at all or merely heal...

7 doctor answers

Can Eyelid Surgery Cause Oil Bumps?

I had eyelid surgery on both eyes ..oil bumps have formed..doctor recommended hot cloth and try o massage them away...one doctor that I was seeing for...

4 doctor answers

Why Does my Brow Not Move After Having Eyelid Surgery?

Had eye lid surgery 3 weeks ago. One of my eye lids are still swollen and noticed today when looking in the mirror and moving my brows up the lid...

1 doctor answer

Post-op Rhinoplasty, Chin Implant and Bleph - Will I Ever Get my Facial Expressions and Smile Back?

I had a rhinoplasty, chin implant and my eyes done. I finally have my face expressions back but my smile is not the same anymore. Will I ever smile...

1 doctor answer

Uneven Suture Job with Lower Blepharoplasty, Will It Flatten?

I am very pleased with my lower bleph. However, I am concerned with the suture job on my right eye. My right seems too tight at the end farthest from...

6 doctor answers

Eyes are Very Different 1 Week After Double Eyelid Surgery, Should I be Worried?

I am 9 days post op double eye surgery. One eye is more swollen and much more small. Surgeon says it's all fine and not to worry. She said I...

6 doctor answers

Are My Contacts Uncomfortable Because Conjunctiva Are Too Tight After Surgery?

I'm a 54 year old female, 6 weeks post-op bilateral upper and lower blepharoplasty. I wear extremely thin daily wear contacts that were absolutely...

4 doctor answers

Chemosis on Right Eye Causing Asymmetrical Eyes Will Get Better? (photo)

I had lower eyelid transconjuctival blepharoplasty only 11 days ago & got chemosis on my right eye. Its coming along well (esp, considering how...

9 doctor answers

Stitches Have Come Away and Look Ragged After Lower Blepharoplasty?

This is only on one side. So now one eye looks sharply defined while the other looks to have a small gap and uneven in the corner as it's not...

Upper Lids Done 1 Week Ago. Had Very Small Crease So He Gave Me a Larger Crease. Swelling Impairing Eyesight, Will It Go Down?

He also removed fat from my inner eye by my nose. Now my inner eyelids near my nose are so swollen that it is covering part of my iris. Is the...

6 doctor answers

Had Bilateral Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty 11 Weeks Ago. Slight Entropion of Both Eyelids. What To Do?

I went back to my plastic surgeon. He wants to wait 1 more month (4 months total) for scar maturation. He thinks that the entropion of my lower lids...

4 doctor answers

How Long Will It Take for Swelling to Go and Eyelid to Close?

I had upper eyelid surgery 9 days ago. There is barely any bruising but there is a lot of swelling in the area between the eyelashes and the crease...

5 doctor answers

I Need Urgent Advice For Botched Botox on Right Eye and Botched Blepharoplasty to Left Eye? (photo)

Plz..I Need an Urgent  Advice for my Bad Results of Botox to my Rt.eye + a Bad Blepharoplasty to my Lft.eye. An Urgent Ans. Pls.

3 doctor answers

Lower Blepharoplasty Soft Bulge Under Incision (photo)

Hi I have just had lower blepharoplasty just over 2 wks ago. Both my eyes have a soft bulge underneath & parellel the incision lines (the left eye...

7 doctor answers

Asymmetrical Eyelids - 1 Year After Blepharoplasty; Options? (photo)

I've had upper blepharoplasty a year ago.My left eyelid incision was above natural crease.A surgeon measured my left eyelid 12mm over the crease...

5 doctor answers

6 Months Post Blepharoplasty- Results Are Lacking And Redness Remains. Normal?

I had lower blepharoplasty surgery in July (6 months ago) and not only have I not seen any progress with the lines/bags under my eyes, but I've...

2 doctor answers

After Eyelid Surgery, One Eye Looks Asian While The Other Does Not. What Are My Options?

I had blep uppper/lower surgry. the left eye looks orientl nd th right eye normal shape. can this be corrected..

5 doctor answers

DST Revision- Possible Removal Of Leftover Suture?

I have suture technique double eyelid(DST) done about 7 years ago, my right eye is looser than my left and there's a small knot at the end of my...

4 doctor answers

5 Weeks Post Lower Blepharoplasty and I Think my Cheeks Are Uneven. Is It Permanent?

It will be 5 weeks tomorrow since I had bileteral lower blepharoplasty. I'm still very swollen and I think my cheeks under my eyelids are uneven.

4 doctor answers

Bletharplasty Scar Past Eyebrow? Isn't It Supposed to Be in the Crease?

Had upper bleth a week ago, w little bruising. Dr. said I needed very little removal of skin.However, my scar line extends past my eyebrow going up...

6 doctor answers

Can 'Curtained' Effect from Lower Blepharoplasty Be Corrected?

The skin under my eyes pulls slightly especially when I look to the sides. I would worry about another bleph to correct it because the skin is already...

4 doctor answers

Sore and Tender Upper and Lower Eyelids 8 Weeks Post Op?

I had upper blepharoplasty with supratarsal fixation, ptosis correction & lower eyelid surgery with canthopexy 8 weeks ago. Had severe pain and...

4 doctor answers

I Had a Lower Blep on 5/12/11. I Have Suffered Atrophy on the Left Eyelid.

Can this be corrected without further surgery?

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I Had Upper Eyelid Surgery 4 Days Ago and There Has Been Swelling by my Cheekbones...is This Normal?

How long will it take to go away? It's making my face look like my cheekbones are sunken in.

8 doctor answers

Can a Semilunar Upper Eyelid Crease Be Changed and if So How Would This Be Fixed?

The creases are not really high but I do not like how much eyelid is showing in the inner upper lids. I want a more uniform size lid. Can the crease...

3 doctor answers

Bloodshot Eyes 3 Months After Blepharoplasy

I realise that this is a common complaint, but I am getting worried because I had my surgery done 3 months ago, surely my eyes should have settled by...

4 doctor answers

Will Wearing Contacts Affect the Inner Corners of the Eyes if They've Been Operated On?

When can I wear contacts after upper eyelid surgery? ***The inner corners of my eyes were operated on too (Epicanthoplasty).*** Doctors replied that...

2 doctor answers

How often does Surgery for Droopy Eyelids Lead to the inability to Close Eyelids?

Does having excess skin on the eyelid help when it comes to having a successful eyelid surgery? 

1 doctor answer

Tightness in Eyelids Following Revision, What's The Cause?

Hi, I had recent eyelid revision to lower my crease height (9mm incision to 5mm incision without any skin excision (new technique where the surgeon...

2 doctor answers

If You Have a Bad Upper Eyelid Result What Should You Do?

Eye Dr recommended by a Dr on this site. I hate going to work I look so bad. Can a revision be done at 3 months. My eyelids are too big. One feels...

5 doctor answers

Had a Blepharoplasty and Lower Lid is Pulled Away From Eye

Blepharoplasty lower lids combined with mid face lift, lower eye lid left eye is dropping or pulling away from eye, mid way acrocc the eye half has...

4 doctor answers

Blurry Vision After Blepharoplasty. Are There Any Options To Speed Up Healing? (photo)

Six weeks after blepharoplasty I am still using Gen Teal 10-20 times per day and having impaired vision unless I press on arrea around eye. I asked...

5 doctor answers

Is it Too Soon for Eyelid Surgery Revision? Plate Grafts have Fallen and Need Skin Graft.

2/08 had lower eyelid blephoplasty,mid facelift ended up with ecroption revision 3/08 another 2revisions 8/08 and1/09 7/01/09 hard plate graft wth mid...

4 doctor answers

What Are These Dark Circles/marks Under Eyes After Lower Bleph? Can They Be Fixed? (photo)

I used to have eye bags now I have dark circles/marks after lower trans bleph. Is this hemosiderin staining or hyperpigmentation? It seems as if its...

4 doctor answers

Is my Eyelid Hopeless or is There a Chance for Eyelid Revision?

I had an upper blepharoplasty in both eyelids in 2009 to fix my lash ptosis. The operation went well and the problem was fixed. My left eyelid...

6 doctor answers

Lower Eyelid Retraction From Previous Surgery- Options to Fix It? (photo)

I have a small amount of retraction in my right eye from previous surgery. A procedure was done to tighten the eye at the corner to pull it up. This...

2 doctor answers

One Eye Has More Skin, Than the Other, After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?

My eyelid blepharoplasty was 1 week ago. I am very nervou, that one of my eye looks much biger.

5 doctor answers

I Had Eye Lid Surgery over 2 Months Ago and the Eye Lids Are Still Discolored and Bumpy. Should I Still Expect Positive Changes?

I Had Eye Lid Surgery over 2 Months Ago and the Eye Lids Are Still Discolored and Bumpy. Should I Still Expect Positive Changes?

5 doctor answers

Double Eyelid Revision, How High can the Crease be Raised?

I had double eyelid surgery 2 months ago.I prefer how it looks when it was slightly swelling as the crease are higher. now that the swelling has gone...

2 doctor answers

I Am Three Days Post Op From Upper Eyelid Surgery and my Incisions Comes Down Past the Corners of my Outter Eyelid. Normal?

I am 3 days post op from having upper eyelid surgery.my concern is my incision come down past the corners of my outer eyelid about an inch Is this...

5 doctor answers

Im 21 Years Old and I Had Ptosis in my Left Eye After Giving Birth?

Im 21 years old and after having my 3 year old daughter I noticed my eye was droopy and it stayed like that ..A week ago I got ptosis eye surgery and...

4 doctor answers

What is the Best Treatment for a Soft Tissue Lump Under Eye After Blepharoplasty?

U & L bleph – Healed quickly - stiches out in 1 week. Suddenly, 3 weeks after surgery, a soft tissue lump formed under 1 eye. I saw the...

6 doctor answers

Will the Tear Troughs Go Away? (photo)

I am 32 years old and had Transconjuctival Lower Blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago. I know that I am very early in the healing phase, but I have noticed...

4 doctor answers

Feeling of Great Tightness Nearly 4 Weeks After Surgery, How Long Until It Loosens?

Hi, I had upper eyelid surgery nearly 4 weeks ago. One eye, which didn't shut completely after surgery, shut two weeks after, but I still have a...

4 doctor answers

Indentation After Upper and Lower Blephoroplasty. Causes? How to Fix? (photo)

After an upper and lower blephoroplasty, the area between the inner canthus and the upper bridge of my nose is noticeably indented on both sides.The...

5 doctor answers

Why Do I Wake Up with a Swollen Spot on the Malar Bone After Blepharopasty and Mid-face Lift?

Today is the one month anniversary of my upper and lower blepharoplasty and mid-face surgery. Healing is proceeding as expected. However, my concern...

2 doctor answers

Has the Ptosis Surgery Worked? 10 Days Post Op Eye Looks The Same

I had levator resection a month before on my left upper eyelid. after 10 days the sutures were removed and the eyes were equal. but now i could see...

2 doctor answers

Uneveness After Lower Blephoplasty and Fat Grafting, How Can this be Fixed?

I am 40 years old and I had a lower blephoplasty in March this year to remove bags with fat re-positioning over the orbital rim and also fat grafting...

2 doctor answers

11 Years After Blepharoplasty Left Side is Puffy with a Small Wart, What Should I Do?

Hi, I had upper and lower blepharoplasty in August 2000 in Boston. Right side was and still is nice, left side has always been poorer in aspect and...

3 doctor answers

Would a Laser Treatment be Better than Revision Blepharoplasty? (photo)

I had upper & lower blepharoplasty done when I was 40 & looked great! Now I'm 52 & my lower eyelids are puffy again. I was told by two...

5 doctor answers

I Am a 37 Y/o White Female, I Had Lower Lid Blepharoplasty with Some Fat Removal, Lids are Now Droopy, is this Permanent?

I had no skin removal, the scar is just slightly under my lash line up into my smile creases. I am 6 days post op, my bruising and swelling has gone...

4 doctor answers

Can Asian Eyelid Surgery Lead to Stretching of the Skin Around the Eyes?

What changes might be expected in a person's appearance after Asian eyelid surgery?

2 doctor answers

After Surgery my Lower Lid is Droopier Than the Other Eye -its Only Three Days After Surgery-will It Get Better?

After Surgery my Lower Lid is Droopier Than the Other Eye -its Only Three Days After Surgery-will It Get Better?

1 doctor answer

Is it Normal for One Eyelid to be Drooping 3 Weeks After Blepharoplasty?

After recent (3 weeks ago) blepharoplasty of the upper lids, my left lid is droopy with some swelling. My doc said come back in 3 weeks and prescribed...

1 doctor answer

Vacation After Upper/Lower Blepharoplasty

Id like to go on vacation to Hawaii about 2 months after an upper/lower blef but I am afraid of the sun. Obviously I'll limit direct sun as much...

1 doctor answer

Eyelid Not Healing After Canthoplasty, What Should I do?

I had a canthoplasty on my left eyelid and canthopexy on the rightJuly 2011. The right eyelid healed fine.The left is still not healed, and despite...

3 doctor answers

Under Eye Puffiness 3 Weeks After Upper Eyelid Surgery, Will It Go Down?

I had upper eyelid surgery 24 days ago and now have a lot puffiness under the eyes that I did not have before the surgery. I still sleep with my head...

5 doctor answers

Dark Under Eye Circles After Lower Eye Lift?

After having a lower eyelift, I now have very dark circles 10 weeks post op. Is this permament, and why did this happen? Now I HAVE TO wear concealer...

6 doctor answers

10 Days Post Upper Eyelid Surgery. Woke Up With Asymmetry, and Droopiness. Options? (photo)

I had my upper eye lids done on 4/17. They were both looking equal and good up until 2 days ago. I went to bed and woke up with my left eye lid lower...

7 doctor answers

Will There Be a Difference In Lid Color After a Skin Graft For Overcorrected Surgery?

I had an upper eyelid surgery done about 7 months ago , but the doctor cut too much from my upper eyelid that left my eye not closing while asleep ....

3 doctor answers

Hard Palate Grafts and Watery Eyes, What's Wrong?

Post a failed MFL I have bilateral lower HPG. The one in my R eye is in a different spot to the left due to initial failure to elevate lid. My left...

1 doctor answer

Any Product That a Plastic Surgeon or Burn Specialist Can Recommend to Reduce Tightness Of Eyelid Injury?

I had lower blepharoplasty 2 years ago. During recovery period in a state of anxiety I applied boiled (not cooled) salty water very briefly on the...

3 doctor answers

Hyperpigmentation Under Both Eyes After Blepharoplasty. What Are My Options? (photo)

I had Lower Blepharoplasty and pear fat transfer about 5 months ago. After the operation I have developed dark hyperpigmentation under both eyes. I...

3 doctor answers

Swollen Tear Duct Resulting from Scleral Show After Blepharolasty

I am 7 weeks after upper and lower blepharoplasy. I developed scleral show right after the surgery, though not extreme. I am taping the eye, and it...

3 doctor answers

10 years Ago my Top Left Eyelid Drooped.After 3 Surgeries Yrs. Later It`s the Same, What Else Can I Do? (photo)

10 years ago my upper left eyelid just drooped. I`m a construction worker. I think it happened from having my hardhat leaning down to my eyelid. Over...

3 doctor answers

Is Revision Surgery Possible to Reduce Large Eyelids After Levator Resection Ptosis Surgery? (photo)

I had upper blepharoplasty with supratarsal fixation 8 weeks ago as well as lower eyelid with canthopexy. The crease was set at 8mm and I had levator...

2 doctor answers

Surgery Options for Continual Bilateral Watery Eyes

Acknowledging replys to my earlier question. It has been 12 months since last surgery. OP is reluctant for more-as all appears stable atm (L developed...

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Doctor Overcorrected a Scleral Show Saying it will Relax into Its Natural Position, is this True?

I have had a lateral tarsal strip procedure done on my right lowr eyelid, afer a lower blepharoplasty left me with a scleral show. I am very bruised...

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Development of Ptosis in non operated eye.

I had ptosis surgery on the left eye 5 days ago. A day later I noticed my right eye lid started to droop.

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1 Week Post Eyelid Surgery and Right Eye is Much More Swollen Than Left. Options? (photo)

I had upper eyelid surgery one week ago, i decided to go under this surgery cuz of too much fat on my upper eyelids.. after a week my both eyes are...

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Did my Eye Lift 7 Months Ago Cause This? (photo)

I had an upper and lower eye lift seven months ago. Last month a noticed a small hard bump. Now it is larger and turning red. Could this be related to...

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Do Eyedrops Correct Asymmetry After Blepharoplasty? (photo)

Do Eyedrops Correct Asymmetry After Blepharoplasty?

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I Had 4 Lid Blepharoplasty 3 Days Ago. Today the Whites of my Eyes Are a Bit Yellow, Normal?

I always thought yellow eyes was indicative of a liver problem. Had local anesthesias only, and also am taking zpack, Tylenol, and arnica. Thanks for...

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Two Months Post-Op Lower Eyelid Surgery, Fat Removal. What Are These Bumps And Ridges On Site?

I have had traditional (not laser) lower eyelid surgery (incision / fat removal) and it is two months post -op. The problem is thast I too have bumps...

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Eye Bag on One Side of the Face. I Had Blepharoplasty, Both Upper and Lower when I Was 26. Cause?

I am now 50 and until last year my eyes looked great but now one side has a bag under it. . My question is..what can I do about this rogue eye bag on...

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After Lower Eyelid Surgery there are Strange Lumps under One Eye, What Would Cause that? (photo)

Hi, year after a lower eyelid surgery, I am left with strange lumps under right eye and deep troughs under both eyes above which is a bulgy fat area....

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My Upper Eye Lids from the Crease to the Lashes Do Not Retract Back

And look especially large. One eye lid is bigger than the other one. My eyes feel tight. It looks like I am falling asleep. I also have puckered skin...

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Juvederm Swelling 6 Weeks Post in Tear Troughs? Can The Amount Dissolved By An Injection By Controlled?

I'm 28 M and currently 6 weeks post op from and upper bleph and under eye juvederm injections. I had fairly defined lines in my tear trough and...

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Is It Okay to Go on a Cruise 5 Days After Upper Eye Lid Surgery?

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Fat Injections to Reverse Bad Upper Eyelid Surgery Scars?

I had upper eyelid surgery 3 years ago and left bad indented scars above the crease and side of eyes. Can these indented scars be fixed by reversing...

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How Long Should I Reasonably Expect to Stay Asymetrical After Lower Transconjuctival Blepharoplasty? (photo)

15 days post-op. My surgeon said I had more fat on the right eye so it got more swollen. It's putting up a fight! Was healing fast but now...

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Bleph Crease Looks Much Higher Than What I Expected, Is it Normal?

Today is my 2nd day of suture Bleph, and the crease looks much higher than what I'm expecting, could doctors please advise whether that is normal....

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I Had Upper and Lower Eye Surgery 4 Weeks Ago and Still Have a Pad Under my Eye, Is it Swelling?

I had upper and lower eye surgery 4 weeks ago ( feb1 2012) and still have a pad under my eye, I would like to know if its a fat pad or still swollen?...

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Can Under Eye Skin Be Non Repairable? I'm Left With Lumps From Multiple Procedure. (photo)

I've had fraxel, two bleph surgeries for bags under eyes, erbuim resurfacing and restylane injected with the 2nd surgery, had lots of lumps so had...

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Right Eye is Sagging After Ptosis Surgery, Should I Operate on Left Eye to Correct Vertical Squint?

Had congenital ptosis of the right eye. before correction of the ptosis, right eye was operated upon for vertical squint. however after ptosis surgery...

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Are my Problems from Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Permanent?

I am 42 years old and in October 1 2011 had upper and lower blepharoplasty with co2 laser under my eyes. I has a huge amount of swelling and recovery...

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I Just Had Double Eyelid Surgery but Why Don't I Have a Crease? (photo)

It's been a week since my double eyelid surgery and I just had my stitches removed today. I do not see any sort of crease at all. Is that normal?...

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How Long to Get Rid of Those Red Circles After Lower Blepharoplasty? (photo)

One month after lower blepharoplasty, i still have two red circles in my lower lid. I was taken ecotrin (aspirin) and a stop 6 days before the surgery...

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How Can I Tell if its Swelling or Not After Eyelid Ptosis Surgery?

I had ptosis surgery on Jan 27 2012, this would have been my 3rd surgery to correct the problem, I'm now 21...he did my surgery and now my eye is...

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Pain over a Month After Asian Double Eyelid Surgery (Full-incisional Method, with Permanent Non-dissolvable Fixation Sutures)?

Since the procedure 6 wks ago, I have had tightness/pain in my right eye when even the slightest pressure is applied, like after I wash my face and...

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Could I Possibly Have Foreign Material in my Body After an Eyebrow Lift 23 Years Ago?

I had an eyebrow lift about 23 years ago, and am wondering if there could be any type of mesh of plastic used that causing me problems. The problems...

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To What Extent Does Facial Structure Influence Healing Time After Eyelid Surgery?

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3 Months After Facelift and Lower Eyelid Lift I Can See & Feel 2 Bumps About 1" Away from the Eye Corners, What Could they be?

Hi - 3 months after face lift and lower eyelids surgery I can feel and see 2 hard bumps half way between the corners of my eyes and the hair line....

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Desperate for Help with Eyelid/canthal Reconstruction?

I have multiple problems with both eyelids & surrounding tissue due to 3 previous attempts at revisions. It started as a minor "skin...

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Hard 'Bag' Under One Eye After Blepharoplasty 2 Weeks Ago?

I had lower Blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago, and all the swelling is gone except for my right eye, which has an eye bag directly under the inscision line....

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What Do I Do with Scar Tissue Left After Overcorrected Eyelid Surgery?

I had upper eyelid surgery 2 months ago that was over aggressive. There was a breakdown of trust with my surgeon who says he can do nothing to help me...

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Sore Eyes 3 Weeks After Upper and Lower Bleph, Normal?

My eyes are sore 3 weeks after surgery. The scars are fading well and the whites of my eyes appear to have returned to normal but my eyes feel tight...

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Lower Eye Indention After Eyelid Blepharoplasty; CO2 Fraxel or Revision Blepharoplasty? (photo)

Facelift Jowels/upper-lower eyes about 19 months ago. I have an indention, which showed up about 8 months later, between my eye and check on both eyes...

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Failed Canthoplasty 8 Weeks Ago, No Results, Suggests Canthopexy?

I had a canthoplasty on my right eye 8 weeks ago to correct a mild ectropion after a lower blepharoplasty went wrong. During the last two weeks my eye...

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1 Month After Upper Eyelid Surgery it is Difficult to Look Up Very Far, What Can be Done?

Its so tight I cannot look up very far. I noticed there is a large swelling on the underside of my inner lid the part closest to my nose. I lifted the...

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Unhappy with Upper Blepharoplasty, Normal To Feel Tightness and Have Tired Eyes 2 Weeks PO?

I had upper bleph surgery 11 days ago. Think the swelling has gone, but not 100% sure. Problem is I can't look up properly, my eyes feel really...

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Upper Eyelid Swollen Just Around Stitches, Normal?

I had upper eyelid surgery 3 days ago. I haven't experienced a ton of swelling or bruising, but I am swollen right around my stitches to the point...

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Incision on One of my Eyes Has Slipped

I had an bilateral upper lid blepharoplasty done 5 days ago. My incision on one of my eye lids has slipped and my eye lid is drooping more than my...

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After Upper Blepharoplasty, What Artificial Tears Would You Recommend?

....which brand of artificial tears would anyone recommend (if you can)--also--are preservative free best? Thanks

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I Am 8 Days Post Op from a Lower and Upper Eye Lift and Am Concerned As to the Results, Normal?

I am concerned that the op has not worked as now that the bruises have nearly gone I can still see the wrinkles I hoped would be gon e from my Lower...

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Had Upper/Lower Blepharoplasty 3 Wks Ago, Can I Dye My Lashes?

Hi. I Had Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty 3wks Ago and Wanted to Know when I Can Have my Eyelashes Dyed,

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DST Double Eyelid Suture Bump and Itchiness. Do I Need Stitches Out or Ointment? (photo)

I have just done a DST double eyelid surgery last week. my left eye crease is fine but on my right, there is a raised bump that is sometimes itchy, do...

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I Did Lower Blepharoplasty and Face Lift 1 Month Ago. Uneven, Hollowness?

I did lower blepharoplasty and face lift 1 month ago. now under my right eye have hollow and right cheek is thinner than left cheek. under left eye...

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Asymmetry After Lower Blepharoplasy - What Can Be Done?

I am in my late 20s. Two years ago, I had a lower transconjunctival bleph on both eyes (not laser). Afterward, one eye was still puffy. My doctor...

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If Stiches Are Left in the Eye How Long Will It Be Before It Causes Problems? (photo)

My daughter age 5 had surgery a year and a half ago to try solve her ptosis in her left eye,She has had a gooy eye and lot's of infections since...

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Am I a Good Candidate for Epicanthoplasty and Lateral Canthoplasty? (photo)

I had double eyelid surgery (suture method) done two years ago. Although I am happy with my results because they widened my eyes...

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Cant Blink Because of Frontlis Sling Surgery?

I had a congential ptosis. but i had frontlis sling surgery 3 years ago. but now i noticed i cant blink on my operated eye. is there any exercise i...

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Eyes Feel Scratched After Laser Lid Resurfacing

Hello, a week ago I had laser lower and upper eye lid resurfacing. The doctor used protective eye coverings. My skin is healing nicely, but my eyes...

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Can the Loose Skin on Lower Lids Be Corrected With Further Surgery? Will the Scar On My Upper Lid Disappear?

Thank you for replying to my questions re the loose lower lids. If it doesn't sort itself out naturally, can it be corrected successfully by...

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Transconjuctive Bleph 2 Months Post Transcutaneous Bleph?

Hi, I had a transcutaneous bleph with fat repositioning and a skin pinch 8 weeks ago, it hasn't gone well as i still have bags, worse than pre-op...

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2 Yrs After Upper Eye Lift Surgery Have Lumps with Discharge?

Approx 2 yrs ago I had the upper eyelift surgery done. Now I have1 small lump onouter corner of my one eye and a small pimple like bump on the inner...

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After Revsisional Eylid Surgery I Am Very Depressed.

I had a revision upper eyelid lift 17 days ago. I am worried the doctor has taken too much fat and my eyes will look sunken. Also I have lines on both...

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Is Double Vision After a Pentagonal Wedge Repair After Mohs of the Upper Eyelid Typical?

My upper eyelid was repaired after Mohs using a pentagonal wedge procedure. Since that time, I have experienced double vision. Can you refer me to any...

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Under Eye Crepey Skin Wrinkling After Bleph Surgery?

I had a mini-lift with upper and lower bleph - at first my face looked great, but as the swelling receded (it's now been 8 weeks) Im noticing a major...

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2.5 Month Post Blepharoplasty, and Lower Eyelids Seem Rounder and a Bit Loose?

I am now 2.5 months post blehrplasty, it's been a slow healing process but I am concerned about the fact that my lover eyelids seem to be rounder...

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One Eye Looks Different to the Other 5 Weeks After Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty?

I think the reason my right eye appears smaller than the left is that the V of my eye, near my nose, is closer together than the other eye so that you...

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After Upper Eyelid Surgery 2 Months Ago my One Eye Looks Like I Have Ptosis. I Did Not Have Ptosis Before, What Happened?

Feels tight like a muscle tension above the eye. The is lower in downward gaze. The eyelid is longer from my crease to my lashes. I took a small piece...

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Under Eye Wrinkles and Dent Under Left Eye. Laser Resurfacing, Now Obagi, Is This All Okay? (photo)

I have had two bleph surgery, two under eye skin pinches, and two urbium laser resurfacing treatments after each skin pinch. Currently using Obagi...

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Waterline Turned Upward Correction and is Non-incisional Eye Surgery a Second Time Risky?

I had non-incisional eyelid surgery 5 years ago (age 20). A week or two after the surgery, when it was swollen, I iced my eyelids, and open them wide...

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One Day After Eyelid Surgery, my Right Eye Looks Crossed. Will This Correct Itself?

I had eyelid surgery yesterday, and my right eye is crossed now. Is this a mistake from the surgery? Will it correct itself or do I need a correction...

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Eyelid Tape to Semilunar Eyelid After DST for Semilunar?

Hi,I had my DST method almost a month ago and it's in parallel formed, I actually regretted it, i wanted semilunar ones. Is it possible that...

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Swollen Lymph Node Post-op Normal?

I am 2 weeks out from my upper bleph and nasal labial and tear trough fat grafting. I completed my post op antibiotics and steroids. Ive healed well....

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Parallel to Semilunar Possible?

I just did DST method few days ago and I sort of regretted it. It's in parallel formed. Is it possible that I asked to change to semilunar ones?

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Rubbing Eyes After DST Eyelid Surgery?

I got Dst method done 12 days back and I accidentally rub my eyes . What will happen?

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6 Days Post Double Eyelid Surgery and One Eye is Different?

It has been 6 days since my surgery and my one eye is kinda different from the other one,i mean the lid..my eyes have healed so much already and my...

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7 Months After Surgery Eyelids Still Very Tight. Upper Lid Seemed to Have Been Lifted to Show Inner Lid. Feels Like Thick Peels

7 Months After Surgery Eyelids Still Very Tight. Upper Lid Seemed to Have Been Lifted to Show Inner Lid. Feels Like Thick Peels

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Will Eyelid Tape Help Improve Low Crease Line on One of My Eyes After Asymmetrical Upper Bleph?

Hello. I received a conservative upper bleph 5 wks ago. Once the tape was removed & the sutures were taken out it was obvious that the crease line...

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12 days Post Eye Lift, Have Water Blister and Swelling, and Black Eye?

I had eye lift surgery 12 days ago and my right eye has like a water blister and swelling by the nose in corner . My eye lid . Will this go as the...

What can be done when too much fat was taken out above the eyes and below the eyes?

What can be done when too much fat was taken out above the eyes and below the eyes? Is there a more permanent procedure than fillers? If not, what is...

Had BCC Removed from Inside Corner of Eye Today. Was Given Erythromycin Cin Op, Does That Go on the Reconstucted Part or Inside?

Inside the eye or on the cut across the nose and inside corner of eye ?