Facelift with Chin Lift and Blepharoplasty March 2010, Unhappy With Eyelid Results, What Can I Do? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by Texastoo in Albemarle, NC
Latest answer by A.J. Amadi, MD
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Tags: 10 months post-op, options, unhappy

I am coming up on a year since my facelift surgery and am unhappy with the blepharoplasty results. My surgeon agrees that he will have to do more to achieve proper results on my neck but when I said I was concerned about my eyes, he said it was just my skin. After paying a small fortune for this surgery and understanding that the results would last for years, I am disappointed. I really like my surgeon but I am not happy with the results.

6 answers to Facelift with Chin Lift and Blepharoplasty March 2010, Unhappy With Eyelid Results, What Can I Do? (photo)

Your eyelids look natural

Your postoperative result seems pretty natural. You certainly have a crepy appearance to your facial skin, in general, that laser resurfacing would help with the most. This holds true for the upper eyelids. You also have a very subtle droop [ptosis] to the upper eyelids. If this is addressed, a little more skin excision of the upper eyelid might be beneficial. An in-person consultation is needed. Often the expectation of the patient outweighs what is surgically possible. more

A.J. Amadi, MD
Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

Upper Eyelid Surgery

I have to agree with all the other surgeons in this discussion panel. The apparent problem is not obvious in your photograph. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Better blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) results.

I wish you told us what you don't like about your results. I am wondering if it is the upper lids. If m'y guesses correct you might need a revision surgery to remove some fat and muscle from the upper lid to make it less full. Today in plastic surgery there is a big accent on conserving fat and soft tissue. Therefore it is not unusual to see under treated area. I obviously haven't examined you and my words are completely based on the pictures that you have provided. If you are unhappy and... more

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD
Morristown Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty Results

Upper eyelid surgery is best done conservatively. Most patients want a natural look, and not a "hollowed out" appearance for the eyes. For that reason it is good to leave some fat and even skin around the upper eye. If the skin is not crepy looking it is not necessarily a sign of age. In your case, it is impossible to say for sure without an in-person consultation. Good luck!

Roy A. David, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon