I had insurance-covered upper blepharoplasty done 11 months ago but the creases ended up asymmetrical and set too low. There's also hooding that remains making the eyelids literally sit on the lashes. I've three questions: 1) will insurance cover any corrective surgery needed (since it covered the first); and 2) if it's just excess skin that needs removing, can this be done in the doctor's office, not the OR? and 3) what exactly does a "touch-up" correction procedure entail?
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Thank you for your photographs. Your incisions seem to be coming along very well. I do not think you need to apply hydroquinone at this time. Hydroquinone with not work on your bruise since it is blood stain versus melanin which is inside skin cells.
Dr. ES
From the photo, I can see a clear separation in the eye which is consistent with your concern. Since I can't determine your exact age from your photo, I can share the causes of loosening of the lower eyelid. As we get older, it is common for the lower eyelid tone to get stretchy, soft and saggy....
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