I had lower blepharoplasty March 3, 2016. My eyes prior has some bags but as the day progressed they would clear up. Now after surgery my eyes look far worse. I've had my 6 week post op appt and the ps tried to convince me how good they looked. He talked about how you can't see the scar line. I told him my eyes are much darker than before and they are still puffy. He claims I should give it 6 months, gave me bleaching cream. Said we should try chemical peels under eye for a fee, of course HELP
Answer: Lower lids Thank you for the question and the photos and though an examination is needed you are still early post op. That said based on the preop photos alone I would have repositioned fat and not removed any but aqain an examination is really needed.Dr. Corbin
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Answer: Lower lids Thank you for the question and the photos and though an examination is needed you are still early post op. That said based on the preop photos alone I would have repositioned fat and not removed any but aqain an examination is really needed.Dr. Corbin
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May 10, 2016
Answer: Lower Lid Blepharoplasty Eyes Look Worse Dear ant harvey, If you came into my office based solely on the pre-operative photograph I would not have found you a candidate for lower lid blepharoplasty. The fat that was removed has given you a more hollow appearance making the dark circles appear worse. You still have some swelling that will dissipate and you will need to wait another month to see a realistic outcome of your surgery. Bleaching cream is not going to effect the circles that you have and due to your skin tone I would not consider you a candidate for a chemical peel. I would speak with your surgeon or seek a second opinion at a later date. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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May 10, 2016
Answer: Lower Lid Blepharoplasty Eyes Look Worse Dear ant harvey, If you came into my office based solely on the pre-operative photograph I would not have found you a candidate for lower lid blepharoplasty. The fat that was removed has given you a more hollow appearance making the dark circles appear worse. You still have some swelling that will dissipate and you will need to wait another month to see a realistic outcome of your surgery. Bleaching cream is not going to effect the circles that you have and due to your skin tone I would not consider you a candidate for a chemical peel. I would speak with your surgeon or seek a second opinion at a later date. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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