Persistent Puffy Eyes After Blepharoplasty, TCA Peel and Tightening

March 9, 2009
Asked By:zzn2323 in ferndale washington usa

I had upper and lower Blepharoplasty a year ago with a lot of complications.  I have very sensitive skin. The stitches did not dissolve and I had a hard time healing from the TCA chemical peel done afterwards. It has been a year since the surgery and my one eye looks as if I did not even have anything done to it. The lower lids are very puffy again. My plastic surgeon has been trying many things to get the skin to tighten but so far nothing has worked. I am considering having him do a revision and this time removing some extra skin. I paid for something and I am still waiting for the results. He does not want to do another TCA because it took so long to heal the first time. He has been doing some kind of skin tightening now for over 5 months with no results yet. I am having my last one done on Wednesday then we go back to the drawing table. What do I do as a patient? Is there something I should be asking from my surgeon? I am dark skinned Hispanic and I freckle and scar easily.

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May 22, 2009

Answer: Complications post blepharoplasty

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Answer: Complications post blepharoplasty

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March 15, 2009

Answer: Volume loss in lowers gives "tired look"

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March 15, 2009

Answer: Volume loss in lowers gives "tired look"

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March 11, 2009

Answer: I would check into a second opinion

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March 11, 2009

Answer: I would check into a second opinion

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March 10, 2009

Answer: A second opinion is always a good idea

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March 10, 2009

Answer: A second opinion is always a good idea

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March 10, 2009

Answer: Lower blepharoplasty and lid-cheek junction

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March 10, 2009

Answer: Lower blepharoplasty and lid-cheek junction

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