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How Can I Communicate With My Blepharoplasty Surgeon So There are No Aesthetic Surprises Post-Op?

asked 9 months ago by Brooklyn1379 in Brooklyn, NY
Latest answer by Yoash R. Enzer, MD
Question viewed 150 times
Tags: consultation, expectation

I am 53 with quite a lot of excess skin and hooding on upper eyes. I want as "natural" a result as possible, no dramatic change, hollow or round eyes and no "surprised" look. I've communicated this to dr. What other type of direction should I give: I don't know what else is at her discretion. If there are choices she's making in terms of eye shape/final result, I want to know what "choices" there are so i can be specific about my desires. Thanks for your help.

12 answers to How Can I Communicate With My Blepharoplasty Surgeon So There are No Aesthetic Surprises Post-Op?

You are in trouble.

Relying on telling your doctor you don't want the surprised look is not going to get the result you are looking for. This statement is nonspecific. If eyelid surgeons really new what they were doing, no one would have the surprised look. Usually the issue is the surgeon dismisses this type of concern and does the surgery they always do. So look at your surgeon's before and after pictures. Provided your surgeon actually did these surgeries this should... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Natural Look after Eyelid Surgery

Does your surgeon understand you? There are two types: There are the ones that learned a procedure during their residency that they are very comfortable doing, and they do it for everyone. And there are others that look to understand the why's of aging changes as they appear on an individual, and address them accordingly. For instance, you might get a more natural result by staying away from eyelid surgery alltogether, and instead receive fat transfer or fillers to your... more

Yoash R. Enzer, MD
Providence Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.doctorenzer.com

Communicating with your surgeon about your desired blepharoplasty results

It sounds like you've given your surgeon some specific direction regarding your desired outcome. The key thing is that you feel that you've been heard. One good test is to see if the surgeon reiterated to you at any point the key elements you mentioned: no dramatic change, no hollowed or suprised look. You can always bring these points up again in a established consultation with the surgeon prior to surgery and see if you feel comfortable. Another important... more

James C. Marotta, MD
Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.marottamd.com

How to avoid disappointing outcomes of cosmetic surgery

Communication is the key to achieving success after any cosmetic procedure. It is important to understand the goals of the procedure, reasonable expectations, risks, and recovery times. If you have an idea of what you do or do not wish to look like afterwards, use old photographs of yourself to point out the features you wish to preserve. Remember, your surgeon cannot read your mind. However, if you feel that your surgeon is not hearing what you are saying you should... more

Brian Biesman, MD
Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.drbiesman.com

Talking to your surgeon

It sounds like you are doing a good job talking to your surgeon. If you have a frank discussion with them and possibly show them photos of eyelids you like, they will be able to tell you if you are a good candidate and if your expectations are reasonable. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

How to avoid eyelid surprises

It is important that you feel your surgeon is on the page as you regarding the result you want. Most patients can demonstrate the desired result by pulling the brow or eyelid up or even better, bring in a picture of yourself from 20 to 30 years ago. See pictures of patients that she has done. You'll usually see a representative result. If still unsure, ask her to talk to a previous patient regarding their experience. Good luck! more

Joseph N. Togba, MD
Oakland Plastic Surgeon

www.josephtogbamd.com

Communicate to avoid blepharoplasty surprises

The question you raised with us on this site is an excellent place to begin your discussion with the surgeon about your blepharoplasty. We assume you have started with board certification, and a review of the practice web-site before your visit to the office. Bring photos to the discussion as well. Your surgeon should partner with you to get the result right for you. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Talk to your surgeon

If you do not feel that your surgeon is listening to you, then find another. You need to feel that there is an open line of communication between you and your doc -- if you cant talk to them before, it will be worse after.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Hooding

You need to discuss your case directly with your surgeon of choice. If the answers do not feel right, go elsewhere. B very careful about your hooding issue. Lateral hooding is often an eyebrow problem and sholud be discussed before surgery

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Proper Communication with Your Plastic Surgeon

Great Cosmetic results are not worth much if they are not the results you wanted and average to poor results are worse. The key to a happy Plastic Surgery patient is having the patient surgeon work as partners not with one dictating his/her idea of surgery to another who wishes a certain look he/she did not properly communicate to the surgeon. When meeting your surgeon show him/her the results you want to achieve and the kind of results you would not be happy with. This will communicate... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Communication and blepharoplasty

A good place to start the discussion is to show your doctor what looks good to you. Do that by pushing your brow upward till the lid below looks right.

Peter T. Truong, MD
Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.facialsurgerydr.com

Communication Key

An honset conversation with your surgeon is the best way to ensure a result similar to what you desire. By asking your surgeon about eyelid surgery with or with out brow surgery as well as other options is the best question to ask after you express your desires. In addition, most surgeons have before and after photos that you should examine. This is often the easiest way to view what to expect from your surgeon.