How likely is lower eyelid retraction after cheek implants/orbital implants are done through lower eyelid?

November 10, 2014
Asked By:esaelias in Gainesville, FL

Basically i am thinking or getting orbital rim implants for my hollow eyes that extend to my cheekbones... im hoping this will raise my lower eyelids too.. however after researching i heard you can get lower eyelid retraction... what can a surgeon do to minimize this?

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Answer: Concurrent treatment of hollow lower eyelids and lower eyelid retraction

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