I have a droopy eye lid after having a corneal graft, is this normal? How long will it last?

Dark circles can be from a number of different things, but most commonly its from a bump of fat in the lower lid casting a shadow, thinning of skin and soft tissue over the orbital rim, cheek descent, or color within the lid skin.  Based on your pictures, it looks to be primarily about the...

The answer is maybe.  It is getting more and more difficult to get insurance companies to cover upper eyelid droopiness. The medical term for the procedure is upper eyelid blepharoplasty. The droopiness has to be so bad that it interferes with your vision. Insurance companies often want you...

Eyelid incisions tend to heal quicker than incisions onother parts of the body. Because of this we are usually able to get stitchesout sooner on the eyes than other places, and we can advance our activitiessooner. Usually by 2-3 weeks after blepharoplasty the skin is sealed and theincisions are...

Thank you for your question.  An upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a plastic surgical procedure designed to remove eyelid hoods or sagging upper eyelid skin.  I cannot tell from your photograph if your upper brow is created with pencil or if your brow is at that location.  The reason I ask is th...

Moisture is one of the keys to rapid healing with minimal scaring.  Keeping ointment on the incision line will act as a moisture barrier and also keep the secretions from forming a crust.  Both of these will promote quick healing.  Check with your surgeon for a recommendation on the type of oin...

It looks like you have hooding of your eyelids, which can be improved with blepharoplasty surgery. At your age, the hooding is likely the natural shape of your eyelids and not an age related change. Many patients with a similar shape to their eyes can benefit from blepharoplasty surgery in their...