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Under eye wrinkle treatment with Blepharoplasty 6 answers

I am scheduled for an upper Blephroplasty . For under my under eye wrinkle, what would be most effective and longer-lasting treatment? Will TCA Peel...

Treatment for colloid milia? 1 answer

I've been diagnosed with colloid milia on upper eyelids. Is there any homeopathic medicine available for it? I am a bit skeptical to have allopathic...

Refresher lift vs Lifestyle lift? 2 answers

I am 44 years old and I am not really wrinkle, but I would like to have my upper lids done so it wouldn't be so noticable. What's the difference...

Eye swelling after Botox 4 answers

I recently had Botox for the first time. The doctor injected on my forehead, crow's feet and along sides my nose. Since then, my right eye is...

Can excess skin between brows after eyelid surgery be resolved? 14 answers

I had upper and lower Eyelid surgery, Facelift and Botox on my forehead 3 weeks ago. I didn't want the Eyelid surgery but my doctor insisted. The...

Fat vs skin grafting for hollow eyes after Blepharoplasty? 6 answers

Hello, I have upper eyelid hollowness from an upper blepharoplasty in 2006. I also have scarring in the left upper inner corner and some shortage of...

Are Oculoplastic surgeons better at Fat Transfer? 3 answers

I am 36, Asian, and have a hollow left upper eyelid as a result of a "failed" Blepharoplasty. I'm looking up fat grafting to correct this,...

How to fix hollow upper eyelids after blepharoplasty? 3 answers

Hi. I had upper Blepharoplasty surgery back in Jan 08. The dr was supposed to just make my right eye look more symmetrical to my left. Instead, he...

Upper eyelids too hollow after Blepharoplasty and Brow lift 6 answers

Here is a picture of my upper eyelid job 1 week post op. I had a Brow lift too. My eye shape  has changed and I now have a thick lid without...

Upper Blepharoplasty candidate? 16 answers

Hi, I am a 26 yr old who always seems to have puffy eyes. I have considered Blepharoplasty in the past and am now considering it again. I used to...

Injectable fillers for hollow upper eyelids? 7 answers

I had Blepharoplasty done 4 years ago (28 years old) but my upper eyelids are so hollow I look like I'm 45! Can juvederm be used to fill out this area?

Stretch eyelid skin possible after an aggressive surgery? 6 answers

Is it possible to stretch upper eyelid skin or have a skin graft done to eyes that have been operated on aggressively? There was too much skin and fat...

Upper Blepharoplasty despite severe dry eyes? 10 answers

I'm a 32 year-old male suffering from severe dry eyes, but I want to get upper Blepharoplasty done to correct very droopy lids. Is there any way this...

How long does an upper Eyelid surgery usually take? 17 answers

The doctor who is going to do my upper Blepharoplasty said that the procedure will take about 1 1/2 to 3 hours, and he is going to use a local. Is...

Puffy upper eyelids after Botox? 3 answers

I had Botox around my eyes 10 days ago, and I like the results. However, since then, I wake up to very puffy upper eyelids, regardless of my salt...

Third Blepharoplasty or fat grafting for hollow eyelid? 3 answers

I've had 2 Blepharoplasty surgeries, and the last one didn't correct the hollowness. I fear a 3rd surgery may affect muscle function and cause ptosis....

Is 18 years old too young for eyelid surgery? 15 answers

My baby sister is turning 18 in a week and for the past year, she has been saving her money for an upper eyelid surgery. Her upper eyes are and have...

Will upper eyelid surgery change shape of the eyes? 5 answers

I'm afraid that having upper Eyelid surgery will change the look of my eyes, specifically the shape. For example, I don't want round looking eyes.

Upper blepharoplasty - Lingering adverse effects on cheeks 3 answers

I had Blepharoplasty on my upper lids only, but tremendous bruising occured on my lower lids and cheeks after surgery. I've had puffines and swelling...

Too much skin removed after Blepharoplasty 8 answers

Too much skin was removed from my upper lid. I have white dots, a visible line, an extra skin fold. It looks like a web Is there a solution to my...

Why don't doctors inject Restylane above the eyes? 3 answers

I had an over agressive upper Blepharoplasty and I'm wondering what options exist (other than a fat transfer) to restore volume in my upper eyelid?...


Who should do my Blepharoplasty revision? 2 answers

I am now 11 1/2 weeks post-quad Blepharoplasty. My doctor is now finally admitting that it may not change. The corner of my left eye is pulled down,...

Restylane for hollows in lateral part of eye orbit? 7 answers

I'm South Asian and have inherited dark hollows around my eyes. There's little collagen so the skin is thin and also dark pigmented. I'm 19 and...

Extended cuts normal after Eyelid surgery? 4 answers

I have upper and lower Eyelid surgery 6 weeks ago. I still have swelling and a lot of redness. The thing I am most concerned about is that I have 2...

Treatment to lighten eyelids after Eyelid surgery? 2 answers

In reference to my review above, I had upper Eyelid surgery 4 months ago. Problem is, I have dark pigment on both sides of the incisions. Scar aids...

Sutures not dissolving on upper eyelids? 3 answers

I had and eyelift and mid-face lift done 9 days ago and things seem to look good except my upper lids which still show redness and swelling where the...

Will the puckered spot on Blepharoplasty incision resolve? 1 answer

I am one week post-op Asian upper blepharoplasty. I know it's too early but one of my incisions has a small puckered spot and next to this is a very...

Above vs under eyelid stitches for upper Blepharoplasty? 7 answers

On Upper Blepharoplasty, is it better for stitches to be above or under eyelid? I am considering having my upper eyelid skin removed. Is it better to...

Medial loose pouch of skin after upper Blepharoplasty 2 answers

I had upper Blepharoplasty 5 weeks ago. Aside from having some "extra" muscle and skin removed, one aspect of the procedure was that I had...


Will swelling from allergies harm eyelid surgery healing? 8 answers

I am going to get the upper blepharoplasty done. My doctor is going to stitch under the skin. After a couple weeks, if my eyes swell due to allergies...

Fraxel Repair results on smoker's lines and upper eyelid? 1 answer

I had Fraxel Repair for lines, skin texture, some acne scarring, and skin tightening effects. I was especially hoping to have the smoker's lines...

Normal to extract milia on eyelids? 1 answer

I have milia on both my upper and lower eyelids. They have been there for 10 years now. I have maybe 15+ on each eyelid. Is it a normal practice to...

Upper Blepharoplasty or Brow Lift for heavy eyelids? 15 answers

I am 30 with heavy eyelids. There is no fat, just excess skin. I am wondering whether I am a candidate for an upper Blepharoplasty or a Brow Lift. I...

How safe is a cheek lift for eyelid correction? 3 answers

The plastic surgeon advised me to get a cheek lift procedure to fix my upper and lower eyelids. Is it a safe option? If not, what would the best...

Will fine smoker's lines disappear with Fraxel Repair? 1 answer

I am day 8 after Fraxel repair. Things are looking better, but I want to know if the fine smoker's lines that I still see will go away and if the skin...

Upper Blepharoplasty after Botox Brow Lifts? 4 answers

Hi! I am 31 year old female and my upper eyelids have been getting lower. I could see the eyelids in pictures taken about 7 years ago but not anymore....

Thermage or fat grafting for sunken, tired looking upper eyelids? 4 answers

My upper eyelids are nice and full when I first wake up in the morning, then of couple hours later, they start to get a bit sunken and tired looking....

Options for correcting permanent puffy eyelids and bulging eyes? 6 answers

I'm 28 year old male. I had severe eye allergy from the age of 9 up to 18, then it calmed down during that time. There was too much rubbing on my...

Brow Lift after upper Eyelid Surgery? 3 answers

I'm aware it's commonly done in reverse, but when can I have Brow Lift after upper Eyelid Surgery, considering scar healing?

How long does Fat grafting to upper eyelids last? 3 answers

What is the cost of a Fat grafting for hollow upper eyelids? How long the result would last?

Is Brow Lift the only option for deflated eyelids? 8 answers

One year ago, I had fat removed from the upper eyelid. Now, the skin has deflatted and my eyes look like they have excess skin. My doctor said a Brow...

How much would an in-office upper eyelid procedure cost? 4 answers

I am a 55 year old female and my upper eyelids seem to have disappeared! I am considering the procedure as an in-office one in order to save on op...

Surgery under general anesthesia cost for upper eyelids and jowls? 1 answer

Iam interested in having for upper eyelids and jowls. I want it to be done under general anesthesia and not local. I am past 70 but I have been told...

Surgery for upper eyelids and jowls under general anesthesia? 1 answer

Iam interested in having for upper eyelids and jowls. I want it to be done under general anesthesia and not local. Is it possible? I am past 70 but I...

Upper eyelid tightening and lift cream? 3 answers

I have had a droopy eyelid since I was born. Because I dont want to have surgery, I am looking for a cream that will tighten and lift my upper eye lid...


Oxygen Therapy combined with Fat Transfer? 1 answer

Regarding Fat Grafting or Fat Transfer, has anyone used oxygen therapy as a means of helping the blood flow, circulate and cells remaining viable...

Are fat injections necessary before facelift? 3 answers

Hi Doctors, I'm a bit confused--some doctors favor fat injections while others say stay clear. I have been offered fat injections to upper lids,...

Treatment for pink under eyelids? 2 answers

I have been told that the skin under my eyes is very thin and that is why my skin there looks so bright pink all the time.I just want to know if there...

Is Retin-A recommended for the upper eyelid?

If upper eyelid surgery is in my future, will starting to use Retin-A in that area affect the result in any way?

Treatment for hyperpigmentation caused by trauma?

I'm African American and 15 yrs ago, I was in a car accident with trauma to the head. As I healed, the blood pooled around my eye area, leaving me...

Procedure for minor facial sagging? 1 answer

I am a 48-year-old Caucasian woman. I lost about 25 pounds last year, and since then, I have noticed a little sagging around my nose and mouth. It...

Fillers to make upper eyelids fuller? 1 answer

Are there any fillers that can recreate upper eyelid fullness? I am in my early 40's, have lost volume in my face, especially around my eyes, making...