Muscle Damage Due to Blepharoplasty - Can It Be Repaired?

I have a permanent frowning after upper and lower blepharoplasty 11 months ago. I am very concerned about muscle damage. How can this be repaired? I do not want to use fillers.Please help. I am devastated with the results. Thank you for your help!

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Muscle damage can be repaired

Depending on what it is and whether it’s muscle or skin, muscle damage can be repaired. Sometimes surgery is needed and sometimes filler can help. If, however, there’s still a problem after 11 months you should see a specialist in this area. It’s particularly important to see a specialist who does a lot of eye surgery because a secondary surgery can often be more complicated.

Blepharoplasty complications

Without examining you it's difficult to make specific recommendations General considerations are: Go back to your surgeon for evaluation and discuss your concerns Ask your surgeon about possible revision surgery Ask whether a neuromodulator can improve your appearance

Paul Carniol, MD

Summit Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Frowning is almost always caused by action of forehead muscles

Frowning after upper and/or lower eyelid surgery doesn't add up to me. There is no connection between the two that I know of. Could be your previous eyelids were so heavy that they shaded your eyes so much that you got used to that amount of light entering your eyes. Now that the eyelid skin reduction unshades your eyes you may be reflexively squinting your eyes to shade them and consequently are getting frown lines from this squinting? Without before and after photos we are somewhat... more

May well be related to your brow position

Brow position often changes after upper eyelid surgery - you no longer have to "work" to elevate your brows to compensate for the excess skin. You should discuss this with your operating surgeon. I would not recommend seeing another surgeon (even one who "specializes" in revisions) unless you and your first surgeon cannot agree on what should be done next - something as simple as Botox may well be your answer. Dr. Hankins

Frowning after blepharoplasty

It is difficult to tell what exactly is going on from your description. Frowning occurs when the muscles that pull the brows together are contracting. This leads to vertical lines between the brows. Is this what you mean? A picture would be helpful. I believe you should consul ft an experienced eyelid surgeon who has performed many revision cases to get the best evaluation before proceeding with any treatment. I hope this helps

Based on your description, it is hard to understand your concerns.

You should know that eyelid surgery can cause permanent changes in the function and appear of the eyelids that are not necessarily desirable. Many of these changes can be improved or corrected with reconstructive surgery. However, you must first find a surgeon who understands your concerns and has the training and experience to improve the situation. Generally we ask that people wait 6-12 months before undertake this type of repair work. At 11 months after surgery, it... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Post-blepharoplasty problem

Hi. I do not understand what you mean by permanent frowning. A photo would be helpful. You need to obtain a few consults (from oculoplastic surgeons). Further surgery can make things worse, or better, depending on the problem. The function of the eye/eyelids are most important, followed by the aesthetic concerns. Dr Taban

Frowning after an eyelid procedure

Without a picture, I am not 100% sure where the area of frowning is. If it is between the eyebrows, then that can be treated with Botox or Dysport. Not sure what other area would be affected after an isolated eyelid surgery.

Frowning after Upper and lower eylid surgery.

Before and after photos to compare would be very helpful in defining what exactly is your primary concern. I have performed Eyelid Surgery for well over 20 years and IMHO, you should not jump into another surgery until you have a few consults and examinations to discuss what is causing your increased frowning. Although removing upper eyelid muscle and skin can relieve the forehead muscles of constantly contracting, to decrease this excess skin as it did before... more

Frowning After Blepharoplasty

Photos would be helpful to evaluate your situation, but there is no substitute for an examination. I recommend you find an oculoplastic surgeon and get a second opinion. If overaction of your brow depressors is causing the appearance of frowning, Botox injection would provide a rapid solution.