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Eyelid Surgery Risks
What are the risks of upper eyelid surgery?
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Eyelid Belpharoplasty Risks, Problems, What to Know in Advance
In preping myself for eyelid blepharoplasty procedure i'd like to know what to expect beforehand. Am I taking risks? what problems are...
19 doctor answers
Dry Eye - Temporary or Permanent After Upper Bleph?
In some cases I hear dry eye is 'permanent' after eyelid surgery (or ptosis repair for that matter). If it is permanent, does it usually mean...
23 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
Risks of Fat Pad Removal on Lower Eyelids?
When they remove the fat pads from the lower lids is there a risk to tear production?
5 doctor answers
Skin Pinch Unwanted Side Effects or Risks?
What are the chances of scarring after having a skin pinch? What are the risks? After having lower transconjunctival lower Blepharoplasty done with...
8 doctor answers
Risk of Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty for Keloid Prone Skin?
Hi, I have "keloid prone skin" and I was wondering what would happen if I get the incisonal upper eyelid blepharoplasty??? I have one uneven...
18 doctor answers
Risk of Eyelid Surgery Causing Permanent Blindness or Double Vision
I Read That Eyelid Surgery Can Cause Permanent Blindness or Double Vision, is This a Risk? How are the eyes protected to avoid this possible risk?
11 doctor answers
Risk of Lower Lid Scarring/Keloiding (African American)
I'm African American, do I have to worry about the lower lid scarring/keloiding. I'm considering lower lid blepharplasty.
9 doctor answers
What Are the Risks of Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Surgery with Skin Pinch?
I saw a plastic surgeon today (will see others as well) and he recommended a fat melting blepharoplasty or transconjunctival. What are the risks of...
14 doctor answers
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