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2 Questions: Fat Graphing Regarding Overly Aggresive Upper Eyelid Lift. Thank You!
2 Questions: 1)Can fat graphing/adding fat make the eyelid close better to help dry and light sensitivity due to too much skin being removed in an upper eyelid lift? I never had dry or light sensitivity in my life before my upper blepharoplasty and now have both 2)If adding fat can help dry eyes and light sensitivity, can a surgeon know for sure with an assessment of my situation, that in fact, there was too much skin removal (causing these 2 issues) and adding of fat will help these 2 issues?
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Dry eyes post bleph
Usually dry eyes from bleph may be due to lack of tear production and momentary swelling.It also can be due to too much skin being removed.Fat grafting in that situation probably will not help.You need to make sure you have complete eyelid closure.
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Filler injection to help close the eyes
This can be a difficult problem to fix. Filler injections may be better option that fat injection in the eyelid itself, although there may be a role for fat too (brows). If there is significant shortage of skin, then surgery may be necessary. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation.
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Treatment for overly aggressive skin excision from the upper eyelids
An examination would be needed to help understand your particular anatomy. Fat grafting will add volume to your lids but will not help if you are having difficulty closing your eyes. If too much skin was removed and after attempting massage of your lids then you may need to consider skin grafting. More than likely skin would be harvested from behind your ears and interposed to lengthen your lids and allow for complete closure.
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Upper blepharoplasty issues
If you have had too much skin removed in the upper lid, then fat grafting will not help. You may need a skin graft.
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Fat Grafting after Upper Eyelid Retraction
If you have upper eyelid retraction after upper eyelid surgery, it would helpful to know how far along you are in recovery. If you are early, use the artificial tears and ointment or tape at night depending upon severity and anatomy. If you are beyond 6 months or so, you could contemplate a revision to replace skin in the upper eyelid and scar release. Fat grafting may or may not be appropriate depending upon physical exam findings.
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Too Much Skin Removed After Bleph
Based on your description of excessive skin removal causing light sensitivity and dry eyes it is unlikely that fat grafting will be helpful. You have to have skin replaced in the form of a skin graft or a flap.
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