Extra skin left after upper blepharoplasty, can this be corrected? (Photos)

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I had upper blepharoplasty and CO2 fraxel laser 5 weeks ago. My left eye has extra skin on it. It's bothering me and preventing me from going out anywhere - I can't wait 6 months to have it corrected and there is no way this is just going to go away. It's skin that needs to be excised. I'm worried and stressed out and feel like I wasted my money to look like a freak. Please tell me this can be corrected. Thanks.

Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACS · Answer

You must be patient.  Your eyelid is still quite swollen,  and I wonder if you might be having a reaction to a topical medication.  It will improve, but the key here is patience. To try and modify your procedure at this point would be the wrong approach.  If indeed in 6 months there needs to be a modification, it can usually be performed readily in an office setting.

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

I'm not certain that is extra skin. You are only 5 weeks out and you still have some swelling. Let your surgeon examine you. The eyelid will continue to look better for at least another month. I understand that it's difficult to go out when things don't look perfect, but try to be patient.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

While there appears to be some excess skin, you are also still red and swollen. So you need to wait as this will change over the next few weeks.  Usually with the eyes open any excess skin is less visible.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Although you may have extra skin, it may just be swelling, and you have to let things settle down first. I would give it 6 months or so.

Mark L. Mazow, MD, FACS · Answer

It is still very early to predict final results.I understand your frustration, but I would suggest patience. Any touch up done now would increase the risk of unsightly scar formation. standard to re-evaluate a   if it is done during the chronic healing phase.  Six months is standard for a situation such as this.From your photo, it appears that the wound is still healing as well. I would conut your surgeon for options. Using vaseline on the wound may help it to heal better as well.

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