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Upper Blepharoplasty Gone Wrong

asked 11 months ago by chris11 in Dublin Ireland
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 461 times
Tags: options, sunken, unhappy

Hello, I am in distress. My eyes are severely sunken after upper blepharoplasty and brow lift, it's been almost two years now! what is the best procedure to rectify this as the clinic I used before is closed down? Fat grafting to upper eyelid maybe????? how much generally?

16 answers to Upper Blepharoplasty Gone Wrong

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Eyelid Surgery

For this problem, you need to have a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon experienced with eyelidplasty, fat harvesting and fat grafting. Not all Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specialize in eyes and or fat grafting. Some have their own area of focus so search out the best choice in your area.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Fat grafting

Not going to beat a dead horse here, but will mention that photos would be needed. However, as mentioned above, there are 2 major categories of revision: fat grafting and injectible fillers. The fat grafting that has been mentioned can be performed in a 2 different ways. Most surgeons would liposuction fat from other parts of the body and then inject into other areas with a small cannula and no external incisions. This would not be the ideal way to address "sunken... more
A.J. Amadi, MD

Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Upper Blepahroplasty Results

There is no way to give complete advice without a photographic description. However, upper lid Blepharoplasty, if overly aggressive, can lead to a hollowed out look. Secondly, a brow lift can make deep set orbital rims more obvious.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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Upper eyelid surgery correction with fat grafting

The area between the brow and the upper eyelid crease is full of subcutaneous fat in most young people, and that fullness looks youthful. I refer to this area as the "brow-upper lid junction," and I add fat to make it fuller in the majority of patients for who I perform eye-area rejuvenation surgery. Take a look at the eyes of fashion models in advertisements: in most cases you actually see little to none of the upper lid. What you see is a youthful soft... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

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Hollow eyes after eyelid and brow surgery

Yes, pictures would be great. Couple of factors that could have led to your problem: 1. Too much fat was removed during your eyelid surgery thus hollowing your eyes 2. You have such an anatomy that lifting your brows exposed the prominence of your eye socket 3. Combination of the above Yes, use of a filler or fat grafting may improve your situation, however it would not be a perfect solution given the fact that those substances are never injected inside the orbit... more
Alexander Ovchinsky, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty Problems

Need photos. This is a perfect example of a question where if you want us to answer--we need good photos!
Albert Dabbah, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Sunken eyes after blepharoplasty

Well, Chris, I am sorry you are distressed about your eyelid surgery. As other doctors have stated, without seeing pictures, it is impossible to say how to treat your problem. However, the use of a filler may offer the best fix in the short run. By using one of the hyaluronidase fillers like Juvederm or Restylane, if you don't like the result, it can be reversed with an enzyme that will dissolve the material. If you do like the result but want something a... more
Paul W. Loewenstein, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid hollow after blepharoplasty

Sometimes brow lifting along, without upper blepharoplasty, can unveil hollow upper lids. Fat grafting and filler injections are some options, each with advantages and disadvantages. There might be other options as well depending on your specific eyelid anatomy/problem. Consult an oculoplastic surgeon. Dr Taban
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Eye and brow issues

Without an exam or at least pictures, it is hard to say what could be doen for you to correct your problem.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Sunken eyes

Without seeing you it is impossible to advise you. You need to seek out a board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fat grafting will help with lid hollows

When upper eyelid surgery is 'overdone' and the lid has become hollow, fat grafting is effective in reducing some of the damage. We don't like artificial fillers as they don't behave in the same way in the eyelid. Grafting can be done conservatively and in 'layers' to prevent compounding problems. The brow when lifted is very hard to get back down, a word of caution to others. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Upper blepharoplasty complications.

I would need to see the photos to see what would be the best choice for your problem. Otherwise the answer would be a guess.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Photos

Without photos, there's no way in determining your best options-so please send the before photos as well
Edward J. Bednar, MD

Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
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Please send your pictures

You may need revision,but without picture it would be impossible to make suggestions. Before and after picture would helpful.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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There is no single best approach.

Chris It is critical to get upper eyelid surgery done correctly the first time. When too much fat and skin are removed, there is no putting these items back. The upper eyelid is composed of microscopic planes that have to glide relative to each other in order to function properly. Stuffing grafted fat into a hollow upper eyelid suclus (i.e. fat grafting) is no an approach that has worked to fix these issues. Also each situation is unique. There is no... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Hollow eyes after blepahroplasty

Hi You need a good evaluation to give a true assessment. You may want to consider a reversible filler such as Restylane before going to a potentially more permanent treatment such as fat. Fat grafting has many potential complications. As you have already had a problem once - maybe filler is a better option. The first step is an evaluation by an experienced lid surgeon. If you send pictures can tell you more Best Dr. Massry more
Guy Massry, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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