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Just had a consulation for upper and lower blepharoplasty. The doctor wants to make the upper incision near the eyebrow, rather than in the crease. Is that normal? If so, could anyone provide or link me to photos of such a thing? I saw a few in his office but I'm still not sure I'm comfortable with it. Thanks!
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sanjoseteacher
in Fort Worth, TX
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Upper Lid Blepharoplasty incision is in the crease of the upper eyelid
Dear Sanjoseteacher, A true upper lid blepharoplasty incision is placed in the crease of the upper eyelid. It is typically placed in the area that excess skin folds over or where you may see women use a shadow in that region. The purpose for this incision is that it heals well and is barely visible after a short recovery. If your surgeon is discussing a brow lift via an eyebrow incision this is another surgery and not one I am fond of. Blepharoplasty in the proper hands of a well...
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Upper lid blepharoplasty placement
The upper lid blepharoplasty scar is placed in the eyelid crease as this creates the least visible scarring. Was your surgeon referring to a brow lift by any chance? I would recommend that you see another board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion.
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Upper blepharoplasty incision
Normally, the upper blepharoplasty incision is made in the upper eyelid crease. There are some surgeons, especially in Korea, who place the incision in the sub-brow area. Discuss your concern with your surgeon or consider getting another consult from an oculoplastic surgeon.
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The incision for an upper blepharoplasty should be on the upper eyelid crease to safely obtain the precise amount of skin and to hide scarring. It’s possible that your surgeon was showing you the upper portion of the excision of skin which is above the crease. I would either go back and clarify this point with your surgeon or perhaps get a second opinion with a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon. Make sure that you research the doctor’s...
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Upper blepharoplasty incision below eyebrow
The traditional upper eyelid blepharoplasty incision is made in the upper eyelid crease for the simple reason that it is very well hidden and allows for a safe and effective removal of skin and fat. I have seen incisions just under the eyebrow for other reasons (removal of cysts or moles and for the treatment of facial fractures) and the scar is never as well hidden as the upper eyelid crease. I would recommend getting another opinion for your procedure.
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Upper blepharoplasty incision site
Upper blepharoplasty incision is made in the upper lid crease. This incision will conceal the scar and appears natural. What you’re describing is an incision made for brow lift, which is a totally different procedure and possible visible scars. You need to have a second opinion with a facial plastic surgeon in your area.
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Where's the incision?
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Sub-brow incision to lift the upper eyelid skin
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This is used and does well but it's more often used in Asian patients with thicker eyelid skin. The reason that can be helpful or important is that when you perform a blepharoplasty on someone who is say over 45 and the skin is thick the fold created looks thicker and a bit unnatural. That's one of the most common reasons this technique is used. So yes, it's utilized but only in certain situations.
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Not a great idea
The eyelid incision for a blepharoplasty is done in the eyelid crease and NOT near the brow. I would get a second opinion, or discuss this further with your surgeon: maybe this is a misunderstanding?
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Incisions for upper blepharoplasty
In general, the incision for an upper blepharoplasty is always placed in the upper lid crease as it hides the best in this location.
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