What does platsy myectomy do? Does it reduce spasms? Lift?

These are cholesterol deposits and are best treated by surgical removal. This can be done in an office. There is a chance of more deposits in the future.

Your doctor is correct in saying that there is only so much fat to work with.  That is a correct statement if the source is your lower eyelid fat.  It is difficult to tell without photos, but at this point, your options are to use a filler or another fat graft from a different area.  Best of luck.

Hello bekpayne,Its hard to tell if the surgeon did fat transfer with the plication. Edema is very common for 4 weeks from this surgery. I would let it settle in the next 2 weeks maybe with some mild steroids. Have this discussion with your surgeon. If it still persists there are ways to fix it...

But the real question is should anything be done in someone that is still young?  Once you start with procedures, they will often have to be redone down the road and they do have risks and scaring that come with it.  Yes, you could probably find a surgeon encouraging you to proceed but most of u...

The best resource for information would be your board certified plastic surgeon as he/she knows your condition best. each surgeon has his/her own post-op protocols. Generally, makeup is not advised until around a month or so to prevent irritation and delayed healing. Remember that makeup is a...

Eyelids are notorious for swelling and bruising and your photos are not unusual for 2 days post blepharoplasty. The swelling usually peaks around 2 to 3 days then start to resolve. Most of the swelling and bruising will take a few weeks to resolve and some residual bruising may be visible for 4...