A month after Blepharoplasty, my left lower lid looks worse compared to how it looked like before surgery. Now only is it puffy, it now seems to also have an indentation under the puffy area. I am wondering why this happened. I am very discouraged and disappointed with the results as my doctor said that it would not change--and it hasn't. He said there's nothing I could do. I feel I will need revisional surgery of the lower lid, and I'm wondering how long after this first procedure should I wait before I can undergo revision surgery? The doctor who performed the surgery is an oculoplastic surgeon, and I'm wondering if O should find a regular plastic surgeon who is more concerned with aesthetics for this revision.
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January 11, 2009
Answer: Give it some more time before considering blepharoplasty revision
You have a condition that is very common and it comes from aging and weakness of the soft tissue around the eyes. If the swelling is worse after wearing goggles it will get better after few hours. Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon for options including
1) blepharoplasty and this...
Fillers may be placed in the tear troughs when there is a depression in the tear trough. Because each individual's anatomy is a little different, it may take a few attempts and a very skilled injector to treat more challenging cases. Depending on the type of filler placed, you may have the...
CO2 laser resurfacing significantly prolongs blepharoplasty healing by 3-4 additional weeks.
However, the lid retraction and dry eyes are a concern. Sometimes the lid is pulled down excessively by the combined procedure and you need to see your doctor to make certain your eye has adequate...
