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What complications can come from a blepharoplasty? How do you handle them?

Nov 24, 2009

I'm considering having blepharoplasty eyelid surgery next year. What kind of complications might I run into if I get this done? What is the best way to handle it if you do have eyelid surgery complications?

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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
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Dr. Daniel Ezra, MD, FRCS
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Oculoplastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Ophthalmology
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Dr. John K. Wakelin III, MD, FACS
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Dr. Steven H. Dayan, MD
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Dr. Steven H. Dayan, MD
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Benjamin C. Marcus, MD

Hi, A side view would be best to make judgments about the cheek bone. But given your age and facial structure I would guess that weak (hypo plastic) cheek bones play a role in your scleral show. The elasticity will not improve with sleep. One option to consider is an orbital rim/ malar implant...

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