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Would a Laser Treatment be Better than Revision Blepharoplasty? (photo)
I had upper & lower blepharoplasty done when I was 40 & looked great! Now I'm 52 & my lower eyelids are puffy again. I was told by two different MD's not to get another Blepharopasty, & that a laser treatment would do a better job of fixing my bags. I've been researching & am still confused as to what type would be best for me. Active FX, Fractional, CO2, etc! I checked on you tube videos & some of the people look slimy & swollen, while others look great & just a little red. Please help! T
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daretobe1
in Gilbert, AZ
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Photograph lacks detail.
Generally, the laser procedures you are citing are very mild and may or may not make the difference you are looking for. I personally prefer phenol chemical peel for the lower eyelid when I am trying address lower eyelid laxity and some fullness in the lower eyelid. The tightening that is obtained is very helpful. This is not for everyone. There is no substitute for a personal consultation.
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Lower lid treatment with LASER
It would be helpful to review good clinical pictures of the eyes as the picture posted is not adequate for a clinical evaluation. I would suggest that your consultations should be result oriented and not procedure or technology driven. Meet with a qualified facial Plastic, general Plastic or Occuloplastic surgeon to review all your options and decide on the one that best meet your cosmetic as well as financial and recovery needs.
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Blepharoplasty
It sounds like you should go back to the original surgeon for a face to face examination and then treatment recommendations. No cosmetic procedure lasts forever. Your posted photo does not allow any assessment of the current state of your eyes.
I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery.
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Would a Laser Treatment be Better than Revision Blepharoplasty? (photo)
If two different MDs who actually examined you told you not to have a traditional Blepharoplasty, it is hard to recommend a Blepharoplasty unless you are seen personally. Laser is a good method to tighten skin and get rid of wrinkles. However, what is best for you would depend on many factors, and nothing substitutes for a personal consultation. Good luck.
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Would a Laser Treatment be Better than Revision Blepharoplasty?
Laser as a method of dissolvoing lower lid fat bags offers no real benefits over a transconjunctival Revision Lower Blepharoplasty and if you'rer speaking of using the Laser externally on the skin...this tightens the skin but will NOT remove the fat bags at all.
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