Revision Browlift and Eyelids

Samson Lee, MD answers: Revisional surgery for brow lift and eyelids worth it?

I'd like to see pictures of "good" revisional--or corrective--surgery for a botched eyelid surgery and brow lift. It's only been about a year since I had my procedure, and not only don't I see that much improvement, but I swear my face is uneven. Is revisional surgery worth it--and what can I ask my doctor or let him know ahead of time to ensure I don't wind up with the same results? (I'm not using my original doctor).


Samson Lee, MD
12 months ago

When you say you had eyelid surgery I'm assuming you had upper eyelid surgery. Often people who have browlifts are disappointed with the results. In order to fully achieve a noticeable browlift all of the connecting ligaments and muscles of the brow must be released appropriately. If you had any asymmetry prior to surgery then it is very difficult and nearly impossible to correct that with surgery. It is normal to have a small amount of asymmetry. Your individual situation depends on where you feel you may have asymmetry or fullness of you upper eyelids. If it is only laterally then just a browlift may correct your problem.

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