Pensacola Eyelid Surgery doctors

	David M. Mills, MD Pensacola Oculoplastic Surgeon 5101 North Davis Highway Suite C, Pensacola		1 answer
	William R. Burden, MD Pensacola Plastic Surgeon 4485 Furling Ln The Grant Building, Destin
	Peter N. Butler, MD Pensacola Plastic Surgeon 543-A Fontaine St. Suite A, Pensacola
	Lawrence Scott Ennis, MD Pensacola Plastic Surgeon 4485 Furling Lane, Destin
	James D. Frost, MD Pensacola Plastic Surgeon 8333 N. Davis Highway Plastic Surgery, Pensacola

Recent Answers

Waiting Time Before Revision Blepharoplasty? I had lower eyelid surgery/blepharoplasty and I am not happy with the results. How long should I wait before a second procedure, if needed?

A: 6 months safe waiting period for revision blepharoplasty

Surgery is essentially planned trauma to the tissues. Most surgeons would recommend waiting 6 months after a trauma and primary reconstruction before undergoing revision or enhancement surgery. Therefore, we have always encouraged and pretty much required a 6 month waiting period between primary and enhancement procedures.

Interestingly, many patients areas of concern either soften or fade during that time period. Many patients who were asking for more surgery at the 1 month mark actually defer the enhancement when offered at the 6 month mark stating that their areas of concern have improved to their satisfaction. So wait and see is the usual recommendation.

Now, of course there are situations where surgery sooner is recommended for medical reasons...for example eyes not closing and corneal breakdown or chronic pain from exposure keratitis, etc. So the true answer is that it depends on what exactly it is that you are unhappy about and the impact that it is having on your ocular health. Without seeing pictures it is difficult to give you specific advice, but these are some general guidelines.

I hope that you find this information helpful.

David M. Mills, MD

Pensacola Oculoplastic Surgeon