How risky is the lower blepharoplasty surgery?

June 5, 2015
Asked By:acatlett in Nyack, NY

I had an upper blepharoplasty done. My surgeon does not believe in lower eyelid surgery because of the risk of hematomas, and entropion and ectropion. Besides going to a practiced and board certified specialist, can you advise as to how risky this procedure is and if my doctor is being too conservative. If not surgery, what else is available to reduce excess skin. I do not have bulges or deep pockets.

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