2 years post blepharoplasty, what can be done about left over excess skin? (photo)

October 24, 2022
Asked By:Aguy544924 in England, United Kingdom

I’ve had a blepharoplasty (and a revision surgery) to correct ptosis in one eye. Now, nearly 2 years since both surgeries, it has left me with an extra skin fold. The scar itself seems to cause the skin above to fold over. I’ve asked my surgeon and she said to keep massaging it and there is no further surgical or non-surgical action I can take. However, another surgeon said I need another blepharoplasty to cut the excess skin out; while another claims filler can fix it. Help?

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November 6, 2022

Answer: Answer: Residual skin following blepharoplasty and ptosis repair

Ilke Bahceci Simsek, MDOculoplastic Surgeon
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November 6, 2022

Answer: Answer: Residual skin following blepharoplasty and ptosis repair

Ilke Bahceci Simsek, MDOculoplastic Surgeon
November 5, 2022

Answer: Avoid fillers

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 5, 2022

Answer: Avoid fillers

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 29, 2022

Answer: Residual skin following blepharoplasty and ptosis repair

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 29, 2022

Answer: Residual skin following blepharoplasty and ptosis repair

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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October 25, 2022

Answer: The risk of removing this tiny bit of skin is further skeletonizing the eyelid.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 25, 2022

Answer: The risk of removing this tiny bit of skin is further skeletonizing the eyelid.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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