One month ago I had tear trough implant surgery with fat removal to correct under eye bags. Several days ago, I developed considerable redness/ swelling/tingling under both eyes. My doctor said he has never heard of anyone having an allergic reaction to implants and put me on a steroid. He explained that implants may have to be removed. If removed, will there be enough scar tissue to leave me with the same result as if the implant was there or will I be left with hollowness?
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Very difficult to say what might be happening with your eyelids. Residual ptosis is evident more on the right than the left. The downgaze suggests some retraction. I'm wondering if you have a congenital ptosis or myogenic ptosis rather than a simple levator dehiscence - your surgeon should be...
Eyelid surgery is one of those procedures that is often done for older patients to correct signs of aging, but it can be completely appropriate for many young patients as well. In your case I would caution you to avoid any surgical procedure on the lower eyelids. Based on the photos, what yo...
Styes may take weeks to resolve - and chalazia - months. If you have skin problems such as rosacea, this may contribute to the formation of styes and chalazia. Drops do very little as they don't stay on the edge of the lid for any period of time. Ointments are generally better - either...
