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Frontalis sling links the forehead muscle (frontalis muscle) to the eyelid, so that the forehead is able to assist in lifting a severe droopy eyelid. This technique is reserved for severe ptosis with very weak levator muscle, which is responsible for lifting the eyelid in normal conditions. One of the downsides of the frontalis sling method is that the eyelid will not properly close or blink if the sling is done too tight. Adjustments are not unusual for frontalis slings. It is possible to adjust the existing sling or use a new one. Consult an oculoplastic surgeon.
The frontalis sling is used in people with poor eyelid muscle function. Generally, if your eyelid moves less than 4mm when you try to open and close it, this is the procedure of choice. It is a trade off because it does a great job of opening the eyelid up, but makes it even harder to close. Undoing the surgery will likely leave you with an eyelid that continues to droop and may or may not blink well. Discuss what bothers you most about the eyelid with an oculoplastic surgeon, understanding that you likely can't have it both ways.
A stye refers to acute swelling and inflammation of an eyelid. Often when the stye resolves, what you are left with is a chalazion. This is a organized inflammatory nodule that is caused by oils from a plug meibomian gland leaking into the eyelid. The oils are very irritating...
IPL is a surface treatment that only affects the top 1 to 2 mm of skin. I do believe there is any serious risk of doing an IPL within 2 to 3 weeks following a blepharoplasty if there is no residual bruising or abnormal skin pigment present.
Scheduling a blepharoplasty - slow down. You are considering a permanent chance to your face. You may not necessarily want to schedule surgery with the doctor with the most flexible schedule. Or maybe you do. But take your time searching for a plastic surgeon.Start by looking at photos....