I am 36, Asian, and have a hollow left upper eyelid as a result of a "failed" Blepharoplasty. I'm looking up fat grafting to correct this, and I'd like to know, are oculoplastic surgeons better at this procedure?
May 1, 2009
Answer: See an oculoplastic surgeon In addition to hollowness, you have a very high crease on the left as well as eyelid ptosis (droopiness). I do suggest you go to an oculoplastic surgeon who can address all three of your issues. Oculoplastic surgeons are trained specifically in plastic surgery of the eyelid and surrounding structures.
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May 1, 2009
Answer: See an oculoplastic surgeon In addition to hollowness, you have a very high crease on the left as well as eyelid ptosis (droopiness). I do suggest you go to an oculoplastic surgeon who can address all three of your issues. Oculoplastic surgeons are trained specifically in plastic surgery of the eyelid and surrounding structures.
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July 17, 2017
Answer: Composite fat grafting better option to correct hollow upper eye after Asian blepharoplasty You need to find an expert who is experienced in Asian blepharoplasty and revisional blepharoplasty. The doctor is most important not the name of his/her specialty. An experienced plastic Surgeon or occuloplastic surgeon can help you, but an inexperienced plastic surgeon or occuloplastic surgeon will not. There are several possible issues that are causing the asymetry and hollow of your eyelid following Asian upper eyelid blepharoplasty: Excessive fat removal from the left upper eyelid Too much skin removed form the left upper eyelid Injury to and retraction of the Levator mechanism of the left upper eyelid I would NOT do fat injection. placing a needle to inject fat into the left upper eyelid could easily further injure the levator mechanism of the left upper eye. The Levator mechanism is responsible for controlling eyelid fuction and from your photo it appears this structure is not protected by the normal amount of fat. An expert needs to surgically explore the upper eyelid. he/she will likely need to repair the Levator aponeurosis to achieve symmetry of your eyelid fold. If additional fat is needed then a composite graft (a whole piece) of fat can be used. I harvest this fat from inside the elly button which hides the scar. You need to consult several doctors and evaluate theri plan. If all they offer is fat injection through a needle--find another doctor.
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July 17, 2017
Answer: Composite fat grafting better option to correct hollow upper eye after Asian blepharoplasty You need to find an expert who is experienced in Asian blepharoplasty and revisional blepharoplasty. The doctor is most important not the name of his/her specialty. An experienced plastic Surgeon or occuloplastic surgeon can help you, but an inexperienced plastic surgeon or occuloplastic surgeon will not. There are several possible issues that are causing the asymetry and hollow of your eyelid following Asian upper eyelid blepharoplasty: Excessive fat removal from the left upper eyelid Too much skin removed form the left upper eyelid Injury to and retraction of the Levator mechanism of the left upper eyelid I would NOT do fat injection. placing a needle to inject fat into the left upper eyelid could easily further injure the levator mechanism of the left upper eye. The Levator mechanism is responsible for controlling eyelid fuction and from your photo it appears this structure is not protected by the normal amount of fat. An expert needs to surgically explore the upper eyelid. he/she will likely need to repair the Levator aponeurosis to achieve symmetry of your eyelid fold. If additional fat is needed then a composite graft (a whole piece) of fat can be used. I harvest this fat from inside the elly button which hides the scar. You need to consult several doctors and evaluate theri plan. If all they offer is fat injection through a needle--find another doctor.
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