Fort Wayne Eyelid Surgery doctors

	Catherine Winslow, MD Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon 2000 E 116th St Suite 200, Carmel		1 answer
	Brian J. Lee, MD Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon 11141 Parkview Plaza Dr. Suite 300, Fort Wayne		1 answer
	Thomas Herendeen, MD Fort Wayne Facial Plastic Surgeon 10021 Dupont Circle Court, Fort Wayne
	Joseph Mlakar, MD Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon 10215 Auburn Park Drive Suite B, Fort Wayne
	Robert N. Severinac, MD Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon 10020 Dupont Circle Ct Ste. 100, Fort Wayne

Recent Answers

Can Eyelid Surgery Be Done Without Anesthesia? Can bleph eyelid surgery be done without anesthesia? If so, how does it work?

A: Local anesthesia an option for blepharoplasty

Hello! Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is fairly easily done under local alone- a numbing injection is all that is needed, with or without valium or halcion before the procedure. If you are looking to not remember anything, consider sedation with IV medications to take away memory and pain. Regardless, the procedure is fairly quick, and the only pain that should be felt is the sting of the numbing injection. there is very little discomfort after surgery regardless of anesthetic choice. good luck!

Catherine Winslow, MD

Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Should I Have Blepharoplasty or Restylane on Tear Trough? I am trying to decide if lower blepharoplasty (fat repositioning) or tear trough rejuvenation with Restylane is best for my problem? I have fat prolapse on my right side resulting in a more puffy appearance above the tear trough and on the left have more extensive hollowing.

I am just lost as to which gives best results. I am getting married in August & concerned with complications / recovery of the surgery but wonder if ultimately it is the better option? I have also been told that my mid face area seems to be attributing to the overall problem?

A: Both are effective.

As stated in the previous two answers, both are effective to remedy the hollows in the tear trough area. Restylane is quicker, but temporary. Surgery is much more long-lasting.

Reviewing your photos there does appear to be some of the white of your eye showing between the pupil and the lower lid. This may be from the camera being held above your eyes and you are looking up. If you have scleral (white) show when looking straight ahead, you will likely need to have the lower lid tightened as well.

Your best bet is to consult with an experienced Plastic Surgeon with whom you feel comfortable and discuss all options.

Good Luck.

Brian J. Lee, MD

Fort Wayne Plastic Surgeon