A plastic surgeon told me I have excess skin on my lower eyelids. CO2 fractional laser was recommended as first step. That was done 3 months ago. Mild improvement but did not tighten much. Botox under the eye and on the sides made my under eye bunch more. It is saggy & redundant skin under my eyes rather than just fine lines. When I smile it pleats & folds. Regarding a lower eyelid skin pinch - my main concern is that it could alter my eye shape. Is rounding the eye a risk? Thank you.
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Bruising is expected after eyelid surgery and it usually resolves after 7 to 10 days. Persistent bruising and discoloration of the soft tissues can occur. There is really no magic cure as this will ultimately resolve on its own. Occasionally alternating warm and cool compresses...
The greater prominence (proptosis?) of your right eye could be significant and is likely responsible for the changing eyelid position you are noticing. You should see an oculoplastic surgeon who specializes in the problems of eyelids and eye sockets, and they can beat guide you.
The area you are concerned about is called the tear trough or nasojugal fold. This area has a tendency to loose volume as we age, and the underlying bony orbital rim becomes more exposed. This gives a hollow appearance to the eye area and makes people look tired, sick, or...
