I know it seems like a dumb question but I was wondering if you’re allowed to have lash extensions for a lower eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty)? I’m going on vacation right before my surgery so I was wondering if I have to remove the lash extensions right away like prior to my surgery or if it’s OK to have during my surgery since the surgery is on my lower eyelids.
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If you study your before photos, you had a heavy upper eyelid fold and a significant compensation of the eyebrows. The forehead muscle reflexively lifts the eyebrows and the upper eyelid fold to help open the eyes. The surgeon comes along and removes upper eyelid skin (blepharoplasty) and almost...
In my opinion, from the photos you would see benefits from both and I would recommend a combination approach. A brow lift would reposition the brows in a higher position and will create an eye opening effect. However, alone, this will not have an effect on your upper eyelids. An upper...
I'm sorry to hear you are unhappy with your previous surgery. You will want to wait until at least six months post op before considering consultations for a revision. As you are still healing you may notice improvement in your dry eye symptoms over the next few months.
