Lower Eyelid Still Drooping 6 Months Post-Op, Are These Most Likely the Final Results? (photo)

asked 8 months ago by djr in virginia
Latest answer by Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
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Tags: lower eyelids, female, droopy, 6 months post-op, loose skin

I am 6 months post op from lower bleph/subperiosteal mid face lift. both eyes had a stitch put in the medial corner and are healing with a rounded droop. i was told (after surgery, not before) to wait a year for complete recovery. is there a chance my eyes will still come up? the right one appears larger when i am not smiling. also have loose skin under the eyes. i had been doing massages but wonder if there is anything more i can do?? is it too late? still have discomfort/swelling in cheeks

8 answers to Lower Eyelid Still Drooping 6 Months Post-Op, Are These Most Likely the Final Results? (photo)

Revisional lower lid surgery

Lower eyeid retraction after lower lid surgery can be due to a variety of factors, including scarring, muscle weakness, and/or lack of skin pulling the lid down. Scarring and muscle weakness can improve up to a year so if the eyes are relatively comfortable, it is advisable to wait up to a year. Consult an oculoplastic surgeon.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Lower eyelid swelling after Blepharoplasty and Midface lift

Hi djr, Thank you for your question. As others have stated, it might be too early to judge final results from your cosmetic surgery. Swelling of the skin and tissue can last a variable amount of time. While most of the healing occurs within the first couple weeks, it may take much longer to the rest of the healing to occur. Eyelid swelling may improved with gentle massage, eye exercises, ice, and time. Reducing salt intake may also help. Other medical conditions such as allergy... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.potomacplasticsurgery.com

Why Didn't Radiesse Last for me As Claimed by the Producer Mfr?

Yes, at 6 months post op from a lower Blepharoplasty, these are the final results. You can always discuss any lower eyelid rounding or malposition with the plastic and cosmetic surgeon that did your lower Blepharoplasty.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Revising eyelid surgery

It's difficult to assess the "after" without seeing the "before". Generally, the result looks good and you must be patient as the final outcome of the procedure you described may take a year for all the tissues to settle down. If there is an area of bulging at that point, it can always be surgically revised but patience is sometimes the best treatment.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Lower eyelid "droop" after surgery

The "droop" you are referring to is not apparent on your submitted photos. The suture to secure lower eyelid position is a lateral canthopexy, not placed medially. In the photos, the lower eyelid margins are above the lower border of your corneoscleral limbi, which is their appropriate and normal level. Some asymmetry is normal, yours doesn't appear dramatic or abnormal to me. It is not too late; Revisions can always be performed if indicated... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

Be Patient with healing from lower eyelid blepharoplasty and subperiosteal midface lift

Dear Djr The subperiosteal midface lift can be very effective, but has one of the longest healing times. Please keep your eyes healthy and moisturized, massage the corners gentle and protect the incisions from the sun. (the hat is a good idea) Reapply the sunscreen ever few hours. I know it is hard to be patient, I assume that you are meaning that "is it too late", for your eyelids to improve, and the answer is no. Keep in touch with your... more

Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drtravistollefson.com

Wait before considering more surgery!

You ask a very good question. I agree with the last doctor that I would not suggest that you have any further surgery at this time and I also agree with his recommendations. Did the surgery help? What did you look like before? Without weeing preop photos, it is hard to say but realize that you do not look bad at all and that further improvement without surgery is still likely.

Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.kassmd.com

Revising ptosis surgery

First of all, is that a Southern Illinos Univ. cap!? I spent 5 years in central Illinois. Had a lot of patients from SIU. Anyhow, I see what you're talking about. If you're talking about some rounding of the lower lateral parts of your lower eyelids, this can improve somewhat with more time. Massage is good. Injection of the lower eyelids with some 5-flurouracil may help it loosen a bit. Don't inject steroids. Not helpful at... more