Lower blepharoplasty with release orbital malar ligament? (Photo)

April 12, 2017
Asked By:mirliton in Chicago, IL

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

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 14, 2017

Answer: Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty is ideal method

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 14, 2017

Answer: Lower eyelid blepharoplasty

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April 14, 2017

Answer: Lower eyelid blepharoplasty

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April 14, 2017

Answer: Lower lid blepharoplasty

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 14, 2017

Answer: Lower lid blepharoplasty

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July 11, 2017

Answer: Lower blepharoplasty with release orbital malar ligament?

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April 14, 2017

Answer: Lower lids

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April 14, 2017

Answer: Lower lids

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