Can a blepharoplasty be performed if you currently have filler in your tear trough area?

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Can you have an upper bleph if you currently have filler in your tear troughs? Also, how long after the surgery can you get Botox again?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest a Foxtail Eyelid Lift, exclusively designed by me, to help improve the upper eyelid excess skin and the lateral tail.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

Yes you can have upper lid surgery with filler in your lower lid/tear trough. You can get botox as soon as the swelling is gone for the lids (usually 1-2 weeks).
Doing lower lid surgery where filler has been previously placed is a different story. I routinely dissolve filler in the lower lids prior to lower lid blepharoplasty.

Cory Bovenzi, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question! There should be no issue having an upper bleph with lower eyelid filler in place and you can have botox as early as 1 week after upper blepharoplasty.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. The filler should be dissolved prior to having blepharoplasty. The Botox can be injected safely one month after surgery. Make sure to seek consultation with an eyelid specialist (oculoplastic surgeon). Good luck!

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Good question. Having blepharoplasty while you have a tear-through filler is perfectly ok. This procedure does not have an effect on the upper eyelid. It takes about 6 weeks for tissues to heal after blepharoplasty. However, lower blepharoplasty surgery requires a longer time to heal. I recommend waiting at least 3 months for treatment with Botox. Best wishes.

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