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Lower Eyelid Surgery: Transconjunctival Bleph with Canthopexy & Excess Skin Removal? (photo)
My PS recommends transconj bleph ( fat repositioning) w/ canthopexy & excess skin removal for me. I have the bags, deep tear troughs & excess skin on my lower eyelids. Can I just have the transconj. bleph without getting the canthopexy & skin removed? Looking at my pics, what do you think? Is it true it's better to do canthopexy if you have the skin removed to avoid ectropion? Is the scar noticeable w/ the canthopexy or skin removal? I'm going in next week for the surgery & just wanted to make sure.
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BunnyHunny
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You may wish to consider a non-surgical approach to improve the appearance of your lower eyelids.
I read your concerns and reviewed your limited photos:
Based on your limited photos, you do not appear to have large fat bags, and you appear to have lower eyelid grooves. A well-performed injectable filler treatment may lead to improvement in the appearance of your lower eyelids. You should be certain your doctor is experienced in the delicate art of filling lower eyelid grooves which may be unforgiving.
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Lower eyelid surgery
If you are going to reposition the fat the orbital septum will be cut. In that case why make another incision inside the eye when you are already making one on the eyelid skin side? Your surgeon has the benefit of a face to face physical examination and second guesses from a few photos are inadequate. If you have misgivings about the surgery you should see another surgeon face to face for a second opinion before proceeding with surgery.
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Choice of eyelid procedure
From the diversity of answers it should be obvious that you have an issue that may lend itself to various approaches. I would advise conservatively: transconjunctival approach, minimal fat removal and repositioning and then wait to see result.
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Anything that does not involve fat repositioning (best) with a pinch of skin (if it is there) or filler in the tear trough, I now believe is going in the wrong direction.
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From the picture on the right, in which you simulate the effect of tightening the skin with your finger, it appears that you have significant laxity of the lower eyelid. Transconjuctival removal of fat, with or without repositioning, will not correct this issue. There are several ways to address the issue of skin tone. Laser resurfacing and peels can help in moderate cases, but from what I see of your pigment structure, you might risk hyperpigmentation with these approaches...
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Lower Eyelid Surgery: Transconjunctival Bleph with Canthopexy & Excess Skin Removal? (photo)
From your photo, it does seem like you are a candidate for a transconjuctival blepharoplasty alone. There are advantages and disadvantages to performing additional surgery. My recommendation would be to get a second opinion with an eyelid specialist.
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Asian eyelid surgery
There are various options for lower eyelid rejuvenation. In your case, tranconjunctival blepharoplasty is reasonable. Skin removal should be done very conservatively (skin pinch) or not at all; other options to tighten the skin include chemical peel or laser although harder on Asian skin. Canthopexy is needed if you have lower eyelid laxity. Consider consult with an oculoplastic surgeon.
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Lower Eyelid Surgery
On reviewing your photographs you definitely have herniated fat and would do well with some fat removal from your lower eyelids. You do not seem to have a lot of excessive skin and so I think that a transconjunctival approach would be appropriate for you tomorrow. Unless you have lax lower eyelid tone there would be no need for a canthopexy.
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