Would eyelashes grow back after changing eyelid shape?

How can eyelid shape be changed? How much would it cost and how long would it take to heal? Also, would your eyelashes grow back? Thanks.

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A: Would eyelashes grow back after changing eyelid shape?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

EYELID shape can be altered by either- removing excess eyelid skin, reducing the prominence of the underlying fat pockets (Blepharoplasty or Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty)- creating a transverse eyelid (tarsal) fold in Asian eye lids (Asian Blepharoplasty)- recreating a tarsal fold where the... more

A: Eyelid surgery typically doesn't affect eyelashes

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

The eyelashes are usually never cut at the time of blepharoplasty surgery. If they are cut, they usually do grow back, but can be unpredictable. The shape of the eyelids is generally not changed unless a canthopexy or canthoplasty is performed to the outer corner of the eye to give more of an almond eye shape.

A: Aging eyelids

By Randolph Capone, MD - Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty is commonly used to rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes by trimming excess skin and removing fat bulges. Additionally, the position of the eyelids can be altered by securing the outer attachment of the eyelids higher than the inner attachement... more

A: Eyelid shape after blepharoplasty

By Amir M. Karam, MD - San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid shape can be modified in specific ways. One of the most common modifications is to increase the slant of the eye. Although this is not routinely done, in cases in which the eyes slant downward, it can be enhancing to elevate the corners. With this maneuver, eyelash growth is not... more

A: Eyelashes should not be affected by surgery

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Altering the shape of the eyelids represents advanced form of eyelid surgery. As such not every plastic surgeon is qualified to do this type of work. You need to find someone who is truly specialized in this type of eyelid work. Generally, this will be an ophthalmologist who has take additional training in... more

A: Eyelid surgery and eyelashes

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The eyelashes are not affected by eyelid surgery to change the shape of the eye. Incisions are made near the lash line but not through the lash line in the lower lid and certainly higher up in the upper eyelid.

A: All about eyelid surgery

By Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

The eyelid shape can be changed with a blepharoplasty. This procedure removes the excess skin and fat in the upper and lower eyelids and rejuvenates the areas around the eyes. If you want your lower eyelids on more of a slant, they can be stitched to the bone around your eyes giving them a higher... more