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.
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Thank you for your question.While I generally recommend that my patients refrain from all exercise and/or heavy lifting for a minimum of four weeks following their blepharoplasty procedure, it is important that you discuss any post-operative restrictions with your operating surgeon. Your ...
I agree that your eye shape seems to confer a sad appearance. However, you must allow enough time for healing. It takes 6 months to 1 year to heal fully from lower eyelid surgery and its not fair to you or your surgeon to judge so soon. Eyelid surgery is always...
It is difficult to give any specific advice without pre and post op photos. I general most of the swelling should be gone by 6 weeks, but not in every case. If this is residual fat then you might require a revision, but this shouldn't be contemplated for at least six month to allow for complete...