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Risks of Fat Pad Removal on Lower Eyelids?

asked 2 years ago by Brown spots in San Jose, CA
Latest answer by Kevin Sadati, DO
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Tags: lower eyelids, fat pads, risk

When they remove the fat pads from the lower lids is there a risk to tear production?

5 answers to Risks of Fat Pad Removal on Lower Eyelids?

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Fat pad removal on lower eyelids

Dear Brown Spots, 2 questions in one. 1."When they remove the fat pads from the lower lids is there a risk to tear production?" - As was previously stated, any surgery on the eyelids COULD be associated with change to the tear film AND the way it drains across the eye. Lower lid surgery may be associated with a temporary dry eye which is controlled with eye drops. 2. "Risks of fat pad removal on lower eyelids?" Surgical complications are unlikely events that cannot be... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Lower Eyelid Fat Removal and Dry Eye

Dear Eyelid Surgery Patient from San Jose, Removal fat pad from lower eyelid is done with a procedure called Transconjunctival approach. With this technique, incisions are made on the inside of the lower lid and fat is extracted. There are less chances of abnormal tearing or dry eye syndrome associated with transconjunctival approach in compare to traditional lower blepharoplasty. Although in some case with transconjunctival approach there are swelling in the area that cause temporary... more
Kevin Sadati, DO

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Tear production after lower lid surgery

Lower lid surgery normally does not interfere with tear production. However, temporary dryness of the cornea can occur. Skilled surgeon's pay great attention to this potential problem and if it presents it can be treated with lubrication and other conservative options in the vast majority of cases. This problem is more likely to occur in those with a previous history of dryness or inability to wear contacts. In these individuals it is wise to test the tear production before surgery. more
Stanley G. Poulos, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

www.psspecialists.com

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Tear Production after Blepharoplasty

The lacrimal gland is responsible for tear production and it is located beneath the tissues of the upper eyelid. There can be a very remote possibility of lacrimal gland injury with upper lid blepharoplasty, but not with lower lid blepharoplasty alone. However, tear film quality and quantity is often temporarily affected after blepharoplasty, and patients may notice dryness of the eyes after surgery. The dryness is almost always temporary, and is easily relieved with the use of over the... more
Pamela B. Rosen, MD

Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

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