Lacrimal gland prolapse: What kind of surgery am I going to need to correct this. (Photo)

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Robert Singer, MD · Answer

The lacrimal gland can be sutured into a position where it is not obvious during an upper lid blepharoplasty.Keep in mind, that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of the proposed operative procedure with you may not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American
 Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You
 should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. 
  
Robert Singer, MD FACS 
  
La Jolla, California

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It is a small incision procedure which can be done under local anesthesia. Using the natural upper eyelid crease, the surgeon can "tuck in" the prolapsed lacrimal gland with quick recovery.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

An incision is made in the lid crease in this area. The gland is identified and freed up from any surrounding tissue.  It is then sutured up under the bone so it is not visible, and is back where it belongs.  This can be done on its' own or at the same time as a blepharoplasty.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Hi.  Good news - this can easily be fixed during an upper blepharoplasty, by suturing the gland back into its correct position.

Mehdi Sina, MD · Answer

Hi,Thank you for including a photograph. During an upper eyelid blepharoplasty, the lacrimal gland can be exposed and resuspended to its correct anatomical position without much difficulty. Best,Mehdi Sina, MD

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Answer: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty

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