I have seborrheic dermatitis under my eyes and use Protopic to control it. Although the area is a little red, it isn't usually swollen (unless I drink even just a little red wine). The initial seb derm outbreak, 5 years back, caused wrinkles and loose skin under my eyes. Would transconjunctival blepharoplasty be safe under these conditions or would it likely cause a huge flareup that re-creates the original problem? Thanks in advance.
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December 25, 2014
Answer: Seborrheic hyperplasia can be treated at the time of blepharoplasty
I see that you have more upper and lower eyelid show than average which mimics deep set eyes but is not truly deep set eyes. Women, usually older than you, can take on a truly deep set appearance from periorbital bone and fat resorption and skin laxity due to aging. To open up your...
At ten days postop, you are healing still and not seeing your final result. Most likely these marks will fade. be patient and give yourself time to heal. If the issue persists, discuss with your surgeon.
Looking at your pictures it seems like you have aging of the eyes. Nothing is more important than an examination and consultation with a plastic surgeon.It appears as if everything is normal aging. Most likely your best option is a blepharoplasty. This is the medical word for eyelid lift. It's a...
