Two weeks ago I had an upper blepharoplasty and the healing is going very well, but I do have one concern. The skin above the incision line is thicker than the skin below it - quite noticeable when I touch it, and also visually. I'm assuming this is because the skin near the eyelid line is naturally thinner. Is this normal? Will this smooth out? It's a noticeable "ridge" right now when I close ny eyelids (though hidden in crease when my eyes are open). Advice would be greatly appreciated!
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November 12, 2017
Answer: Thicker skin above wound following Blepharoplasty
Ask your surgeon for specific recommendations. I instruct my blepharoplasty patients to lubricate the eye itself with artificial tears, which may wash over the lashes and suture line and help dislodge clotted material as you heal, without you having to rub or scrub the area. You want to be...
For significant improvement, hooded eyelids require surgery if there is enough skin. For nonsurgical treatments: Radiofrequency (Thermage or Venus Legacy/Viva), injectable fillers, and a Botox brow lift can help contour the eyebrows and lift the eyelid skin. I recommend getting a formal...
It was unclear to me whether your two photos were meant to show the difference between mirror view vs iPhone view. In both of these photos, it appears that your degree of asymmetry is similar. In my opinion, it looks as though your left lower eyelid sits too low and you have increased scleral...