I am 46 years old and have protruding lower eyelid fat along with a pronounced demarcation along the orbital bone. I've had two consultations: the first surgeon has recommended a simple procedure to remove fat, and the second a release of the orbital malar ligament along with a tightening of the lower lids through a corner stitch. I wish to minimize risk of any change in shape of eyes or malposition of lower eyelids. How common/risky is release of the orbitomalar ligament?
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April 14, 2017
Answer: Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty is ideal method
It appears that you have ptosis of the left upper lid, and therefore, you are seeing more of the skin between the crease and the eyelashes (pre-tarsal skin). This skin is thinner than the skin above the crease and may appear darker because the vessels are visible beneath. Other factors that can...
So see a surgeon and hopefully your results will be symmetric as having some differences should be expected. And know what the revision policy is in case you do not get what was anticipated.
Please discuss with your surgeon. I have a very open line of communication with my patients, and when questions like this pop up, it makes me realize that that isn't the case for everyone. Sometimes, especially when work is done to the brow or temporal area, the eyes may bruise and swelling i...