This is a follow-up to my first question... titled: "Lower blepharoplasty with Negative Vector orbit?" During my consultations, I asked about repositioning the fat from the bulge to the crease under the eye, instead of removing the fat completely. I was informed the rate of success is not good for repositioning the fat. It is better to have the fat removed and than get fillers injected in that area. Is there often complications associated with fat repositioning under the eye?
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December 13, 2018
Answer: Fat repositioning and cheek lift surgery for lower eyelid rejuvenation
I understand your confusion - there are many ways to address your concerns. Based solely on your pictures, I wouldn't say that you should avoid a lower lid blepharoplasty completely. You do have either a neutral or very slightly negative vector (would prefer to examine you to...
It is very difficult to answer this without a set of pictures or examining you. New skin won't grow back but the skin that is there can stretch. You may very well go on to need revision surgery, but conservative measures are indicated for a few months. Make sure that you are...
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...
