Grand Rapids Eyelid Surgery doctors

	Steven L. Ringler, MD Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon 2680 Leonard Street NE Suite Four, Grand Rapids		4 answers
	William H. Sabbagh, MD Detroit Plastic Surgeon 32000 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms
	Marguerite Aitken, MD Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon 220 Lyon St NW Suite 700, Grand Rapids
	Bradley Bengtson MD Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon 555 MidTowne Street NE Suite 110, Grand Rapids
	Scott R. Brundage, M.D. Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon 426 Michigan St NE #300, Grand Rapids

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Is It Bad to Drink Alcohol While Healing from Blepharplasty?

Steven L. Ringler, MD

Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

Will I Have Visible Scars from Eyelid Surgery? scarring from blepharoplasty information is appreciated

A: Eyelid scars from blepharoplasty should be hard to see

The scars from a blepharoplasty, when properly done, should be very difficult to see. The upper eyelid scar is typically hidden in the eyelid fold or crease and the lower eyelid scar is immediately below the lash line if skin has been removed. Shortly after the surgery, the scars may be slightly pink but are very easy to conceal with minimal makeup. In my experience, it is very uncommon to do a touch-up on a blepharoplasty scar.

Steven L. Ringler, MD

Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

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: You can't wait too long before revising lower eyelid blepharoplasty

It is never a good idea to revise eyelid surgery too soon. Though it is infrequent, I would typically recommend waiting 6-12 months before considering any eyelid revision, especially in the lower lids. Early re-operation increase the risks of the surgery and can result in bigger problems. There can be prolonged swelling, scar deformity and eyelid distortion if the eyelid is not completely healed and the scar tissue hasn't matured before revision surgery.

Patience is the best approach in this situation. Be sure to talk with your surgeon about your concerns, but do not pressure him/her to re-operate too soon. You may see significant improvement in the result over time, and you will be much safer by waiting. There may be situations where corrective surgery is recommended earlier than 6 months, though rare, that usually is only if the result is putting the eye at risk for other problems.

Steven L. Ringler, MD

Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon