I had a lower blepharoplasty 12 years ago with good results. The fat under my skin had atrophied, probably from essential hydrocortisone use. I was told it would probably need redoing after 10 years or so. Do I go through the operation again or can fillers be used.. someone said fillers can only be used on taut skin? I am only 54.
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Lower eye lid Blepharoplasty
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Ali Ghafouri, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Hello, you should visit your local oculoplastic surgeon to get a full evaluation, you may be a candidate for a surgical lower lid tightening to lift the lower lid and produce a sharper corner.
This is the post upper blepharoplasty syndrome. Your have mild upper eyelid ptosis with a high crease. The upper eyelids are mildly ptotic compared to what you were like before surgery and you have a compensatory eyebrow elevation. There is upper eyelid lash ptosis. Notice that in the be...
You are still in the healing period where aggressive massage can improve your retraction. Look up and then use your finger to pull your lower eyelid up against your eyeball as much as possible and use artificial tears in your eyes to protect you from developing dry eyes. If the retraction does...