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Are my Problems from Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty Permanent?
I am 42 years old and in October 1 2011 had upper and lower blepharoplasty with co2 laser under my eyes. I has a huge amount of swelling and recovery time but I am lefthaving to go back for several more procedures. I have seen opthomologist twice and the medical diagnosis he had was dilopia, trichiasis and hypertropia/strabismus. I am left w/double vision, eyelashes growing into my eye and cross vision. I have gone back for steriod shots, removing of adheasions and pulling lashes out.
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If these issues were all caused by your eyelid surgery...
And they are still present a year out from the original surgical procedure, then without further intervention, yes they are likely to be permanent. Permanent complications can be caused by cosmetic eyelid surgery. It is for this reason who and how your eyelid surgery is performed is critical. It sounds like you are taking the necessary steps to improve the outcome of your surgery. I am concerned that you are having lashes pulled out. Generally if there is...
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Consult with a well-respected occuloplastic surgeon to see what can be done.
I understand your concerns. I would recommend consulting with a well-respected occuloplastic surgeon to see what corrective measure can be done.
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