What is the Success Rate of Having a Skin Pinch?

March 19, 2009
Asked By:intears in Toronto

I had lower transconjunctival blepharoplasty with CO2 laser beneath my eyes with a canthopexy (tightning of muscle). Unfortunately, I am left with extra skin and my doctor suggests a skin pinch. However I am afraid of severe scaring or my eye pulling down. Do you think this is the best route as I don't want it worse than it is. Any advice?

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September 12, 2022

Answer: A skin pinch is a blepharoplasty

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Brent Moelleken, MDBeverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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September 12, 2022

Answer: A skin pinch is a blepharoplasty

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Brent Moelleken, MDBeverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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January 2, 2010

Answer: Skin pinch for lower eyelid skin excess

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 2, 2010

Answer: Skin pinch for lower eyelid skin excess

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 25, 2009

Answer: Skin Pinch with Volume Replacement

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Richard D. Gentile, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 25, 2009

Answer: Skin Pinch with Volume Replacement

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Richard D. Gentile, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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March 22, 2009

Answer: Skin pinch is not enough

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 22, 2009

Answer: Skin pinch is not enough

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 20, 2009

Answer: Consider a second opinion

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 20, 2009

Answer: Consider a second opinion

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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