was born with it, also cataracts but the thing i am trying to explaim is on outter corner of eyelid the pink fat growth, i am 22 years old i had the visible part removed. i was told there is more behind my eyeball will post pictures, so do i need another surgery? is there anything else i can do? sometimes it itches, and migraine behind eye, and also what can u tell me about this condition
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Hi lowerbleph23, Thanks for your question and photos. This is a common issue with transcutaneous lower lid blepharoplasty when combined with skin excision. In the photo of you looking upwards, there appears to be an ectropion (or outward bowing) of your lower lid. However, in the photo of you l...
Please see link below for more details on possibly obtaining more almond shape eyes. You do have inherited lower eyelid retraction with sclera show. The exact treatment depends on many factors including eyeball position, lower eyelid position, lower eyelid laxity, etc.
Do you have any known thyroid problems? Did your eyes always look like the "before" photograph? Do you have any issues with inability to close them now? Dryness? Consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon maybe if value. Would discuss this with your surgeon much sooner than your appointment in 6...
