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Lower Blepharoplasty - Hertfordshire, UK

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I had a lower blepharoplasty one month ago and...

Rosethepose022October 12, 2011
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I had a lower blepharoplasty one month ago and feel very unhappy with my results and very worried. I had the traditional approach, by removing fat with an incision under my eyelashes.

My left eye looks really good and is healing fine but my right eye had a problem I could see straight away. You can see more of the White of my eye under my eyeball making my eye look bigger and very strange. It looks like it is drooping compared to my left eye. It is also sore and uncomfortable. I also have a very deep crease under my right eye. I think that maybe he has taken too much fat? I have been told to massage and go back in two weeks time. My surgeon has told me I have nothing to worry about and it will all sort itself out by 3 months.

Besides some of the swelling subsiding I cannot see any improvement in this eye and am so worried I will need another operation. If I do is it a major op and should I let this surgeon do the revision or go for a second opinion? Is it likely it will resolve by itself?

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Sharon at RealSelf
October 13, 2011

Hi Shazz -- It's good that your doctor knows about it. I've heard that massaging can help bring the eyelids back into place.

A second opinion can't hurt, even if it gives you peace of mind, but I think most surgeons are reluctant to actually operate on you when you're under someone else's care (if that makes sense). Still, it's worth calling around or emailing your photos to doctors' offices to see what they say.

Hang in there and I hope it turns out well for you. :)

Santa Barbara7926
October 13, 2011
I had upper and lower done 8 months ago. Originally one eye, like yours, was much more "open" than the other. I wasn't sure if this was the result of the upper or lower lid swelling. Eventually, after 5 months, the assymetry got better. One eye is still a little more open (the right eye) than the left, however it is mostly unnoticeable. You are still early in your recovery. Give it more time and hopefully you will be pleased with the result. While my surgery wasn't "perfect" it does look better than before surgery. I still have some under eye swelling that hopefully will resolve by one year. I do not want any revisions. I couldn't go through another surgery!
Rosethepose022
October 13, 2011
Thank you for that. I feel the same as you, I really dont want to have revision surgery. This whole experience has been so much worse than I ever expected. Today I woke up and my right eye (the one causing my problems) was red. I've been given antibiotics for it. Did you have to massage your eye and if so how long for?
It has given me hope hearing from you and looking at your picture you look great. I hope I can look as good as you in time!
Santa Barbara7926
October 13, 2011
Yes, I was told to massage the lower right area- gently and not pushing against the eyeball. I had, and still have, a small bulge there at the outer corner. Doctor said it could be swelling or residual fat and that it might go away in time. It has become smaller so I am hopeful! Sometimes it takes up to a year for everything to even out. I have hypothyroidism so it means I heal slower... When I wake up I still have some issues under eye swelling and in this spot in particular. I massage it gently and it looks better in a matter of minutes. Hang in there for a few more months and see if time will resolve the swelling and assymetry issues. After 4 months you should be the only one noticing any type of difference. If it is still very assymetric you should get a second opinion after 4 or 5 months. I can tell you that I saw the biggest difference between the fourth and fifth month, although I still see improvement but much slower. Good Luck!
Rosethepose022
October 13, 2011
Thanks once again. I will just have to be patient!
Bartlett4047
October 13, 2011
Go for a second opinion if you are worried. Any
revision surgery has to be done by an expert in the
field, an oculoplastic surgeon, in this case. You
will get excellent advice on this site if you post
pictures of your eyes and ask about the affected eye.
It takes a day or two, but it's free and worth it.
Bartlett4047
October 13, 2011
The eyes heal, each, at a different rate. No one can
say anything for certain under a full year post
operative so you do need to wait. Six months is the
minimum and they are considered quite healed at a
year and a half. One year is when you will know where you stand.
Santa Barbara7926
October 13, 2011
I forgot to ask - was your eye red from infection? Are you sure your eye is closing at night? My left eye had some issues with dry eye for about 3 months that drove me absolutely crazy. My eye felt like there was something in it and the slightest breeze would dry it out badly. I had to use drops for months. The opthamologist said I had some minor dry eye that should resolve with time - and that my eye wasn't fully closing at night causing the issue. Be careful!
Rosethepose022
October 13, 2011
My surgeon said my eye is closing but I wonder? Every morning I wake up and my eye feels sore. I think they have been dry and I have now got some drops and ointment which I will use regularly. Today it has been very sore and red! The doctor wasn't sure if my eye was red due to infection, but gave me antibiotics just in case!
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