Can this bulge 6 months after upper eyelid surgery be corrected? (Photos)

Question

I had upper eyelid surgery six months ago. One of my eyes has developed what looks like a bulge or sagging skin. Can this be corrected and how soon?

Amir Sadr, MD, MSc (Plast), FEBOPRAS · Answer

Dear Dissapointed23
Thanks for your question and sharing your photographs.It is difficult to make a decision just by looking at your photographs but generally any bulge is either due to some residual excess skin or some fat herniation. Looking at your photos, I can see you are relatively young therefore it is probably due to excess skin rather than fat herniation. 
A clinical exam also can help assessing position of your brows which might help improve things.I hope you find this explanation useful.

Jag Chana, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

It may be possible to revise. It is best to bet in touch with your Plastic Surgeon since an examination in person is best to make assessments rather than on a photo.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Although an in-person exam would be necessary to provide a definitive answer, based on the photo you have provided it does appear you would be a suitable candidate for revision upper blepharoplasty to re-create a more defined crease and remove excess skin. You may want to follow up with your previous surgeon. If not, you can consult with another surgeon and have him/her evaluate you in person and discuss your options. #drdonyoo

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on the 2 posted photos the after photo appears as if the incision was not extended into the lateral upper eyelid anatomic zone? Most likely extension to include excess skin laterally would improve the appearances. Fee $2,000, under local anesthesia.  Best to virtual consult with...

Can this bulge 6 months after upper eyelid surgery be corrected? (Photos)

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