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Blepharoplasty Scars?

asked 1 year ago by July4 in USA
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 964 times
Tags: upper eyelids, female, crease, scar

Are eye lid incisions alwasys made in the crease of the eyelid? Mine are in the shape of a curve that goes up to my brow area. I had a blepharoplasty with a brow pexy. Scars are very high & eyelids are wrinkled. Eye lids were smooth before surgery. My right eyelid feels very tight and was extremely droopy for months after surgery & feels weird when I animate. I will not wear eye shadow as it accentuate's the wrinkles & scars. My eyes look hollow & distorted.Suffer from dry eyes. How to fix?

7 answers to Blepharoplasty Scars?

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Upper eyelid surgery scars typically placed in the eyelid creases

Yes, the upper eyelid surgery incisions are typically placed in the upper eyelid creases to make them less visible. I'm not certain why your plastic and cosnmetic surgeon would have done otherwise and should be something that you would need to discuss with him/her.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty scars should be placed in your upper eyelid crease. Your scars have definitely been placed in a suboptimal position. If you are having dry eye symptoms, you definitely should consult with your local eye doctor or oculoplastic surgeon.
Roger Bassin, MD

Orlando Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty incision

Upper blepharoplasty incisions are usually designed to fall along the natural eyelid crease. Persistent problems with muscle movement, dry eyes and excess skin deserve a second opinion. Most importantly, keep to an eye lubrication regimen so as not to suffer from any permanent vision problems.
Kristin Egan, MD

Manhattan Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Poorly designed upper blepharoplasty incision.

Dear Cerro You probably did not need us to tell you that.  Your upper blepharoplasty result is suboptimal.  The photos show a very high incision without anchor fixation.  The scar extending laterally is atypical.  However, without a personal examination, it is very difficult to be more definitive than this.  There are views that if they were shown in the photos would make it easier to be more definitive but still it does not replace a personal examination.... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty

Thanks for posting pictures as it is helpful in answering your question.  However, it is not obvious which are pre or post-op.  Is the first picture posted (the sideways one) a pre-op or a post-op picture.  If it is a post op pic, then you may need an evaluation for a secondary surgery as there seems to still be excess skin.  As for placement of the incisions, I agree that the incision typically goes in the natural crease of the eyelid.  Eyelid incisions usually heal... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Upper lid scars after blepharoplasty

The upper lid scar can vary in upper lid rejuvenation however the scar most always will follow the fold in the lid about 9mm or so from the lash line, and then extend about 10mm past the outside corner of the eye. The scar from lid surgery is very well concealed and most have very few complaints with appearance or cosmetics. Hollow look, distortion, dry eyes, wrinkles, all deserve a second opinion and perhaps a third to set you in the right direction. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty

Typically a blepharoplasty incision will go in the eyelid crease,b ut it can migrate a bit up or down.  If you have persistent dry eye, you should  be checked out.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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