What Options do I Have for Correcting Aggressive Blepharoplasty?

asked 7 months ago by Sarahz in Calgary, AB
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 236 times
Tags: 2 weeks post-op, options, overcorrection, revision

I had an upper blepharoplasty 12 days ago. I'm in my early 30s. It was supposed to be conservative but it appears it was quite aggressive. I know that I should wait longer to see how the surgery heals but what options are available if it was aggressive?

3 answers to What Options do I Have for Correcting Aggressive Blepharoplasty?

What Options do I Have for Correcting Aggressive Blepharoplasty?

You need to allow up to three months in order to see the final results of the upper eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) IMHO. You might want to speak with the plastic and cosmetic surgeon that did your Blepharoplasty so you can understand what was done during your surgery.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Correction of aggressive eyelid surgery

You answered your own question, and are correct in judging that you should wait longer to evaluate your final result. Options for revision depend on your subsequent presentation.

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

At 12 days out, it is impossible to know your options.

It will be an even greater mistake to seek immediate corrective surgery unless you are having acute corneal breakdown because your eyes are not closing. Even then, generally, we temporize to make the eyes more comfortable. Once you are two or three months out, it is much clearer what you are likely need regarding reconstruction. There are many, many options but precisely what you need can only be determined with a personal examination. I recommend that for know, you... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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