I am almost seven weeks post op upper/lower blepharoplasty. I had a follow up appointment a couple of days ago. My ps told me that unless I have any issues or questions, that he does not need to see me again. He took a few pictures and said I am healing nicely and that all the swelling/assymetry problems should be gone by 6 months. I feel a little abandoned. Is this typical of ps to end follow ups at 7 weeks?
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Even though you have had 2/3 surgeries on the eyelid, you can safely have another procedure if your results were less than satisfactory. Make sure you choose an experienced surgeon.
Andrew Campbell, M.D.
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
We have several minimally invasive and non-invasive techniques that can help give you brighter, wider appearing eyes. Botox or Dysport and Ulthera can help raise your brows to give you a brighter look. However, we don't have any minimally or non-invasive technique that...
Dear Crackle,
Surgically lowering your eyelid crease will make your eyelids look "thin". Another alternative that does not involve surgery is Restylane injection into the upper lids.
