Hi, I am curious what determines the eyelid above the middle of the tarsal plate to be curve like or straight and could i have the option of deciding which type i want. I have attached a photo with circled areas pin pointing the area. Thank you.
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September 17, 2012
Answer: What determines the curve of the tarsal crease of the upper eyelid?
Chronic chemosis is tough to deal with. Some surgeons wil incise the conjunctiva to aid in settling down the swelling. I would go to an oculoplastic specialist.
LASIK surgery can increase your risk of dry eye, even if your LASIK surgery was years ago. If you and your surgeon are at all concerned about dry eye it may be useful to get a Schirmer test prior to your procedure to attempt to measure the dryness of your eye. The Schirmer's test...
If your lid procedure or rhinoplasty was under general anesthesia we suppose that the epinephrine alone would do. However, we use the epi to constrict the blood vessels in these areas so that we can see clearly and do good work, and reduce any bruise after surgery.