I am experiencing numbness across the bridge of my nose up through my eyebrows after upper eyelid surgery. Is this normal?

Understand that this is an anatomic variant.  You demonstrate very mild ptosis.  However, you do have a compensatory brow elevation.  The effect is the appearance of a hollow upper eyelid sulcus with no apparent upper eyelid fold.  I would need to perform a detailed clinical evaluation to dete...

Infraorbital rim implants can help with all the issues you describe, either directly or indirectly, with possible adjunctive procedures. There are limitations to its effect. It is designed for patients with under eye bony deficiency, not just soft tissue hollowness. The technique of placement ...

You have early bilateral upper eyelid ptosis and lash ptosis.  If you have skin only upper blepharoplasty, it will expose the heaviness of the upper eyelid platform and it will not correct the lash ptosis.  The swelling associated with the blepharoplasty can worsen the heaviness of the upper ey...

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...

It appears that you have both drooping of the L upper eyelid as well as a bit too much exposure of the right lower eyelid.  Some of hat is due to the R side compensating for the ptosis on the L.You would be best consulting with a surgeon who has interest and capabilities in the eye area and ...

To help promote optimal wound healing it is best to avoid alcohol consumption prior to and immediately after surgery. Additionally, for patients who smoke cigarettes, it is recommended to discontinue tobacco use for a minimum of two weeks prior to surgery and a minimum of two weeks after surgery.