I had upper and lower Blepharoplasty two weeks ago. The main reason was for bags, loose skin and wrinkles under my eyes. I was told that these could be corrected by removing some fat and tightening up the loose skin.
While it looks like some of the puffiness is gone, I am very concerned about remaining loose skin and wrinkles under my eyes. I am feeling very upset and disappointed at my result. I don't feel like the skin under my eyes was tightened up and deep wrinkles are still present. Is this a normal outcome and is it acceptable? It does not seem acceptable to me. Thanks.
October 14, 2014
Answer: Surgery is for sags and bags only There are some great things about blepharoplasty. It can improve sags and bags and reduce the excess skin, but it cannot remove wrinkles or re-inflate the groove between the edge of the (very thin) lower eyelid skin as it transitions into thicker upper cheek skin. It is way too early to be concerned. Most of the swelling usually disappears in a few weeks, but it will take up to a year for the remaining minimal swelling to finally go away. The incision lines will become pink and firm for a while, then soften and lighten after a few months. This is normal. This is expected. Wrinkles are treated with skin exfoliation and hydration. A daily skin care regimen will help over time. If you have deep wrinkles, some form of chemical peeling may be needed. Remember, it took a while to develop the wrinkles, puffiness, etc. So, it will take a while to get things better. Laser is an option, but with 23 years of experience, we have found peeling to be far superior. For a better evaluation, please post frontal and side view photos.
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October 14, 2014
Answer: Surgery is for sags and bags only There are some great things about blepharoplasty. It can improve sags and bags and reduce the excess skin, but it cannot remove wrinkles or re-inflate the groove between the edge of the (very thin) lower eyelid skin as it transitions into thicker upper cheek skin. It is way too early to be concerned. Most of the swelling usually disappears in a few weeks, but it will take up to a year for the remaining minimal swelling to finally go away. The incision lines will become pink and firm for a while, then soften and lighten after a few months. This is normal. This is expected. Wrinkles are treated with skin exfoliation and hydration. A daily skin care regimen will help over time. If you have deep wrinkles, some form of chemical peeling may be needed. Remember, it took a while to develop the wrinkles, puffiness, etc. So, it will take a while to get things better. Laser is an option, but with 23 years of experience, we have found peeling to be far superior. For a better evaluation, please post frontal and side view photos.
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December 5, 2014
Answer: Give it Time Two weeks is definitely too soon to be talking about revision but I understand your frustration. Removal of skin from the lower lids a tricky and requires other procedures to be done at the same time such as a canthoplasty and cheek support. You mention deep wrinkles. If the wrinkles are low on the eyelid, ie at the orbital rim. then removal of a small amount of skin from the superior part of the eyelid will not help. This area can only really be helped by a midface lift or standard facelift. So give it time. Then consider laser or peels to help the wrinkles and if that doesn't do it consider other surgery.
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December 5, 2014
Answer: Give it Time Two weeks is definitely too soon to be talking about revision but I understand your frustration. Removal of skin from the lower lids a tricky and requires other procedures to be done at the same time such as a canthoplasty and cheek support. You mention deep wrinkles. If the wrinkles are low on the eyelid, ie at the orbital rim. then removal of a small amount of skin from the superior part of the eyelid will not help. This area can only really be helped by a midface lift or standard facelift. So give it time. Then consider laser or peels to help the wrinkles and if that doesn't do it consider other surgery.
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