Tampa Eyelid Surgery doctors
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Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
6025 4th St N, St. Petersburg |
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63 answers |
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Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
607 South Magnolia Avenue , Tampa |
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24 answers |
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Jeffrey S. Epstein, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
6280 Sunset Drive Suite 504, Miami |
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20 answers |
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Roger Bassin, MD
Orlando Oculoplastic Surgeon
422 South Alafaya Trail Suite 32, Orlando |
8 answers | |
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David L. Mobley, MD
Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
2255 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota |
4 answers | |
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Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon
7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Suite 100, Orlando |
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2 answers |
Recent Answers
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 and taping it into place every night and massaging it several times per day. After the first week, the eyelid came up a bit but no progress has been made in the last two weeks. My surgeon says she can put a stitch in the corner of my eye to pull the lid up if it does not improve. Is this the best way to fix it? How long should i wait?
I would urge a very conservative action at this time. Continue with your massaging and eyedrops as often as you can. Time will definitely lead to a better result for you. At the moment I think further surgery performed too soon to the time of your original surgery may creats even more swelling to the lower eyelid. I can't discount the possibility for the need for further surgery, but without examinig you it is hard to give you serious recommendations. Always follow the advice of your Plastic Surgeon or Oculoplastic Surgeon.
Good luck to you.
Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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 and taping it into place every night and massaging it several times per day. After the first week, the eyelid came up a bit but no progress has been made in the last two weeks. My surgeon says she can put a stitch in the corner of my eye to pull the lid up if it does not improve. Is this the best way to fix it? How long should i wait?
You will get different answers from different folks on this forum. It is easily in your best interest to wait at least 6 months before seeking a revision as in all likelihood the lid will come up without need for additional surgery. Meanwhile, RELAX and massage the lid as others have suggested. Good luck!
I have sunken dark circles & wrinkles under my eyes. I am 36 & have had these since my early teens at least. I would like to have an eye lift. I have Melasma, & have found that after acne has healed it is often replaced with a new melasma patch. I am concerned that the scarring will cause melasma under my eyes. I have also had non malignant melanomas removed about 10 years ago, & ended up with keloid scarring for 12 of the 13 removed. Every stitch mark is still visable. Am I likely to scar?
First of all, the skin least likely to scar in the ENTIRE body is that around the eyelids. Melasma can be treated, many times I recommend it be treated prior to the surgery to create a better skin foundation, then be aware that there is a very low risk of scarring from blepharoplasty surgery.
