My upper eyelids are laxed and lacrimal gland is presently showing. I haven't gotten the surgery yet. I'm just trying to get a little insight on it before I decide to go through with it.
I'm going to be seen by one of the top oculoplastic surgeons in New Jersey. I'm still a little frightened. Any suggestions on what I should do?
I'm 21 and I hate to be called names cause of the excess skin and lacrimal gland that protrudes out the side of my eyes. I want a better appearance but I'm scared it may not work how I want it to
Answer: Lacrimal gland resection If you are seeing an oculoplastic surgeon then he is likely very well qualified to know the indications for the removal of your skin, and potentially resuspending your lacrimal gland. Honestly, I would only go to a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery or an Oculoplastic surgeon. It is the simplest thing to suspend but over a period of a few years, the difficult thing is for it to stay. Although placing a suture on the inner surface of the orbit is very, very simple, the gland's tendency is for it to drop. Sometimes, the gland can be partially transected IF it's the problem.
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Answer: Lacrimal gland resection If you are seeing an oculoplastic surgeon then he is likely very well qualified to know the indications for the removal of your skin, and potentially resuspending your lacrimal gland. Honestly, I would only go to a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery or an Oculoplastic surgeon. It is the simplest thing to suspend but over a period of a few years, the difficult thing is for it to stay. Although placing a suture on the inner surface of the orbit is very, very simple, the gland's tendency is for it to drop. Sometimes, the gland can be partially transected IF it's the problem.
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Answer: Prominent Lacrimal Glands Plastic surgeons occasionally encounter patients who have prominent lacrimal glands. This can occur for a variety of reasons including enlargement and malposition of the gland. These problems can result in significant aesthetic deformities. For this reason, patients frequently request treatment of these problems.It's unusual for someone who's only 21 to have this type of problem. Under these circumstances, it's appropriate to undergo a medical evaluation to rule out systemic disease processes. This evaluation may require blood work, CT scans and possibly MRI studies.It's normal for patients to be nervous about this type of problem. For this reason, it's important to do your homework and consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan and hopefully, alleviate your anxiety.
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Answer: Prominent Lacrimal Glands Plastic surgeons occasionally encounter patients who have prominent lacrimal glands. This can occur for a variety of reasons including enlargement and malposition of the gland. These problems can result in significant aesthetic deformities. For this reason, patients frequently request treatment of these problems.It's unusual for someone who's only 21 to have this type of problem. Under these circumstances, it's appropriate to undergo a medical evaluation to rule out systemic disease processes. This evaluation may require blood work, CT scans and possibly MRI studies.It's normal for patients to be nervous about this type of problem. For this reason, it's important to do your homework and consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan and hopefully, alleviate your anxiety.
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December 14, 2009
Answer: Check credentials and trust your gut Thanks for the photo. It sounds like you have done a good job in selecting a surgeon with the qualifications to address your problem. I would recommend that you revisit with your oculoplastic surgeon and ask any additional questions, have him/her review the procedure and discuss his/her experience with the procedure. Once you have reached a comfort level with that surgeon's qualification and the manner that he/she will handle your issue it is okay to proceed. It is very normal to be a bit nervous before surgery.
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December 14, 2009
Answer: Check credentials and trust your gut Thanks for the photo. It sounds like you have done a good job in selecting a surgeon with the qualifications to address your problem. I would recommend that you revisit with your oculoplastic surgeon and ask any additional questions, have him/her review the procedure and discuss his/her experience with the procedure. Once you have reached a comfort level with that surgeon's qualification and the manner that he/she will handle your issue it is okay to proceed. It is very normal to be a bit nervous before surgery.
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February 9, 2017
Answer: Not so fast with eyelid surgery for lacrimal gland prolapse Dear Gaps
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February 9, 2017
Answer: Not so fast with eyelid surgery for lacrimal gland prolapse Dear Gaps
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December 12, 2009
Answer: Excess upper eyelid fullness may be due to a prominent lacrimal gland Hi Gapsfinest4eva - It appears as though you have a combination of excess skin and protruding lacrimal glands of your upper eyelids. The lacrimal gland is stitched up to the bone around the eyes to hold it up and in place. The excess skin is then trimmed off. The recovery is pretty easy with minimal discomfort. Good luck!
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December 12, 2009
Answer: Excess upper eyelid fullness may be due to a prominent lacrimal gland Hi Gapsfinest4eva - It appears as though you have a combination of excess skin and protruding lacrimal glands of your upper eyelids. The lacrimal gland is stitched up to the bone around the eyes to hold it up and in place. The excess skin is then trimmed off. The recovery is pretty easy with minimal discomfort. Good luck!
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