I really dislike the way my eyes begin which is the cause of having the epicanthic fold. Also is it true that if I do get the surgery done, I will be left with a noticeable scar on both eyes? and what's the cost for having this procedure done? I'm a 18 yea old hispanic man btw...... Thank You!
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September 9, 2013
Answer: Congenital epicanthal fold easily corrected with eyelid surgery.
Your pictures and history demonstrate the presence of a unilateral left sided eyelid ptosis. This situation occurs when the muscles that elevate the eyelid become detached or weakened. This results in the left sided droopy eyelid phenomena that you describe. It's not unusual for this problem to...
I strongly agree with Dr Steinsaper. We routinely see this type of complication, but what is really scary is that often the primary surgeon does not acknowledge or recognize it and considers this normal healing. It is wrong to call out a particular group of surgeons as we have seen a...
Thank you for your question. Exercise can cause some swelling so you have to back off of exercise when swelling occurs. You will have to titrate you exercise back in to be just short of causing swelling. I hope this helps.
