The doctor did the opposite of what I wanted. What are my options? I really can't afford a revision and it was dreadful not wearing makeup for 6 week, but I'm so sad that I can barely function. This was well out of my price range, but I figured it would be worth it because it was a reputable doctor with excellent reviews. But I hate these so much and I should be almost done healing by now (28 yrs old) What did he do wrong? What do I do? (Besides wait, obviously)
Answer: Unhappy post Blepharoplasty Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. In my practice it is rare that I will suggest surgery in someone so young unless there is an obvious problem that can be addressed surgically. Any surgery done in a young patient should be done conservatively and the surgeon should take the time to counsel the patient about what is achievable and what is not so that expectations of the results can be realistic. In your case you have developed some hollowness of the upper lid sulcus from the surgery, but you still have some fullness of the sub brow fat pad. Your lower lids appear retracted, but it is difficult to tell from the photos whether you also have a slight ectropion. Both of these may result from over aggressive skin excision. There is typically none to minimal skin to remove in the lower lids in such a young person. Your pre op photos do not show much of an issue with your lower lids. Filler might have been a better option for the lower lids at first. You are still very early after surgery and should allow yourself at least six months to heal before contemplating more surgery. You should see a fellowship trained Oculoplastic surgeon who has experience in revision blepharoplasty. You should see someone soon to have an in-person exam and consultation and develop a gameplan for the future. As far as your lower lids are concerned it is important to see an Oculoplastic surgeon who can examine your eyes properly to determine if there is any drying of the corneas. This may change the gameplan.
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Answer: Unhappy post Blepharoplasty Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos. In my practice it is rare that I will suggest surgery in someone so young unless there is an obvious problem that can be addressed surgically. Any surgery done in a young patient should be done conservatively and the surgeon should take the time to counsel the patient about what is achievable and what is not so that expectations of the results can be realistic. In your case you have developed some hollowness of the upper lid sulcus from the surgery, but you still have some fullness of the sub brow fat pad. Your lower lids appear retracted, but it is difficult to tell from the photos whether you also have a slight ectropion. Both of these may result from over aggressive skin excision. There is typically none to minimal skin to remove in the lower lids in such a young person. Your pre op photos do not show much of an issue with your lower lids. Filler might have been a better option for the lower lids at first. You are still very early after surgery and should allow yourself at least six months to heal before contemplating more surgery. You should see a fellowship trained Oculoplastic surgeon who has experience in revision blepharoplasty. You should see someone soon to have an in-person exam and consultation and develop a gameplan for the future. As far as your lower lids are concerned it is important to see an Oculoplastic surgeon who can examine your eyes properly to determine if there is any drying of the corneas. This may change the gameplan.
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