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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Answer: Answer: Residual skin following blepharoplasty and ptosis repair
Your left upper eyelid does appear to have an unnatural crease and seems to be scarred down into this position. See an experienced eye surgeon for possible revision. In the meantime, gently massage that lid in a downward direction to help soften the scar tissue.
Thank you for your question and for providing photos. You would likely benefit from both an upper and lower blepharoplasty to give your eyes a refreshed appearance. Excess skin above the eyes can be removed and the crease more defined for a natural-looking contour.
The muscles below the eye can...
You really do not want a skin graft unless nothing else works. Unfortunately, someone will do the thing you are asking for even if it will not accomplish what you really need which is restoration of the eyelid folds. I image you are very unhappy with the outcome. You will be even more unhappy...