Eyelid surgery for lumps caused by Evolence?

I am considering lower eyelid surgery due to eye shadows and lumps. The lumps are caused by a filler Evolence. What does this involve? Risks? Recovery? Costs? Please give input.

2 answers to “Eyelid surgery for lumps caused by...”

A: Optimize your lower eyelid lift

Lavinia Chong, MD

Sorry to hear about the bumps in your lower lids, which appeared after Evolence.  I concur with Dr. Canales that the best way to ensure an excellent outcome from your lower eyelid lift is to wait until Evolence has been resorbed.  There really isn't a reason to expose your eyelids to mini-procedures,... more

A: Wait at least 12 months for Evolence to reabsorb

Francisco Canales, MD

Hello Verne If the bumps were caused by Evolence, I would certainly wait 12 months to allow Evolence to reabsorb. You can check with your physician, but that is the usual amount of time that Evolence is supposed to last. Since Evolence reabsorbs on its own, there would be no reason to have surgery to remove... more

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