Too much skin was removed during a lower blepharoplasty. I have an ectropion and rolling of lid away from eye that starts at the middle of lid to outside corner. Lower lid seems longer. I'm guessing corners were not approximated during surgery. I am 2 months post op. I was told to wait and lid will work its way up. Is this true?? I didnt think skin grew back once it was gone. I am probably short a few millimeters. I massage it, tape it, and do the index finger push up in the corner.
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Answer: Does skin grow back after excessive amount removed on lower eyelid?
A small dose of steroids are actually given during anesthesia/ Surgery to help with nausea and vomiting prevention. Patients who are on long-term steroids prior to surgery needed check with her anesthesiologist and family physician before undergoing elective cosmetic surgery since they are an...
We have always performed upper eyelid surgery together on both eyelids under one anesthesia and one surgical setting. There is no reason to have 2 surgeries. Might be best to check with her insurance carrier as well.
Orbital decompression surgery is typically performed when the muscles around the eye become swollen and may compress the optic nerve. This is often related to Graves’ disease (a thyroid disorder). The surgery creates space for the swollen muscles to relieve pressure and prevent d...
