Unhappy blepharoplasty and ptosis repair results. My right eye looks unnaturally pulled up and now my left eye looks droopy. I also don't like how hollow my eyes look now. I just want my eyelids to look naturally opened and refreshed. Will I be able to get this fixed properly?
Answer: I would take you to the operating room today. After ptosis surgery, I am extremely tolerant to an under corrected eyelid. If the eyelid looked right on the operating room table, generally the heaviness is just related to swelling. Patience is rewarded by the gradual resolution of the swelling. The situation is just the opposite for an over corrected eyelid. In my book, this must not be allowed to heal like this. Generally, when I see this, I return the patient immediately to the operating room. That happens with my patients in less than 1% of cases but it can happen so we talk about it before hand. In my opinion, it is a mistake to let this permanently heal like this. It is not going to get better on its own. This can reasonably be "undone" out o about 2-3 weeks but is best in the first week. After that time frame, the healing has progressed to the point where I think it is far preferable to wait 6 months before performing revisional surgery. My concern with leaving you like this for the next 6 months is corneal exposure and eye irritation. Of course your appearance is also affected by this contour abnormality. Speak with your surgeon about immediate revision today. They are welcome to call me if they need some encouragement to take you back to the operating room.
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Answer: I would take you to the operating room today. After ptosis surgery, I am extremely tolerant to an under corrected eyelid. If the eyelid looked right on the operating room table, generally the heaviness is just related to swelling. Patience is rewarded by the gradual resolution of the swelling. The situation is just the opposite for an over corrected eyelid. In my book, this must not be allowed to heal like this. Generally, when I see this, I return the patient immediately to the operating room. That happens with my patients in less than 1% of cases but it can happen so we talk about it before hand. In my opinion, it is a mistake to let this permanently heal like this. It is not going to get better on its own. This can reasonably be "undone" out o about 2-3 weeks but is best in the first week. After that time frame, the healing has progressed to the point where I think it is far preferable to wait 6 months before performing revisional surgery. My concern with leaving you like this for the next 6 months is corneal exposure and eye irritation. Of course your appearance is also affected by this contour abnormality. Speak with your surgeon about immediate revision today. They are welcome to call me if they need some encouragement to take you back to the operating room.
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Answer: Blepharoplasty revision Hello and thank you for your question and photos. In cases where an over-correction is performed during surgery, your results can be revised within one to two weeks of your original surgery date. However, if you have had your surgery prior to this period and you have already begun to heal with these symptoms, it is best to complete recovery before seeking a revision surgery. After six to eight months, you can safely undergo a revision blepharoplasty to make the necessary corrections. Schedule an in-person consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your revision surgery. Good luck!
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Answer: Blepharoplasty revision Hello and thank you for your question and photos. In cases where an over-correction is performed during surgery, your results can be revised within one to two weeks of your original surgery date. However, if you have had your surgery prior to this period and you have already begun to heal with these symptoms, it is best to complete recovery before seeking a revision surgery. After six to eight months, you can safely undergo a revision blepharoplasty to make the necessary corrections. Schedule an in-person consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your revision surgery. Good luck!
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October 4, 2018
Answer: Revisions? Thank you for your question and photos! I would not suggest a revision until at least 8 months post op! I recommend you speak to your original plastic surgeon and discuss your options! Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board CertifiedPlastic Surgeon Hoffman EstatesOakbrookOrland Park Chicago
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October 4, 2018
Answer: Revisions? Thank you for your question and photos! I would not suggest a revision until at least 8 months post op! I recommend you speak to your original plastic surgeon and discuss your options! Best of luck!Dr Dhaval PatelDouble Board CertifiedPlastic Surgeon Hoffman EstatesOakbrookOrland Park Chicago
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October 2, 2018
Answer: Revision eyelid surgery Discuss with your surgeon. The peaked right upper eyelid may stay that way so it might be best to release as soon as possible and then let everything heal and re-evaluate in 3 months.
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October 2, 2018
Answer: Revision eyelid surgery Discuss with your surgeon. The peaked right upper eyelid may stay that way so it might be best to release as soon as possible and then let everything heal and re-evaluate in 3 months.
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October 3, 2018
Answer: How soon can I revise blepharoplasty and ptosis surgery Your eyelid is pulled up with a peaked appearance which is almost certainly due to a stitch used as part of the ptosis repair. The choices are early correction.. within the next few days to revise the stitch or to wait at least 6 months. You need to talk to your surgeon. An early revision would best be done by the original surgeon who knows what was done.
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October 3, 2018
Answer: How soon can I revise blepharoplasty and ptosis surgery Your eyelid is pulled up with a peaked appearance which is almost certainly due to a stitch used as part of the ptosis repair. The choices are early correction.. within the next few days to revise the stitch or to wait at least 6 months. You need to talk to your surgeon. An early revision would best be done by the original surgeon who knows what was done.
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