Upper blepharoplasty after tattoo eyebrow?

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Can you have a upper blepharoplasty after having your eyebrows tattooed/ filled in?

David S. Felder, MD · Answer

99Girl,As long as there is no swelling from the eyebrow tatoo, upper eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed without incident. I would normally wait a couple weeks to make certain.

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

Yes, you can definitely have an upper blepharoplasty after eyebrow tattooing. I would wait until all swelling resolves from the tattooing before having the blepharoplasty, but if it's been a while since the eyebrow treatment, you can have an upper blepharoplasty any time.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Plastic SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. The incisions for your upper blepharoplasty should be far away from your eyebrow tattoos. This shouldn't pose a problem however seek a board certified Plastic Surgeon who will carefully balance your facial features.All the best

James Shire, MD · Answer

Yes there is no problem or concern with an upper blepharoplasty and an eyebrow tattoo. It is done all the time. The only concern is when the patient is considering a brow lift after a eyebrow tattoo. Consult with an experienced facial plastic surgeon.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Yes it is possible to have upper eyelid Blepharoplasty after having eyebrow tattoos.  The incision line is way below the tattooed area and is well hidden in the natural crease above your eyelid.RegardsDr. J

Dan Landmann, MD · Answer

Yes, this is not a problem, and it is commonly performed. Your surgeon should be able to adjust for the way your eyebrows were tattood.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is possible to undergo blepharoplasty after an eyebrow tattoo, and both procedures should be separated by at least a few weeks to make sure there is no residual swelling left after either procedure

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Eyebrow tattooing has no negative influence on removing of excessive upper eyelid skin which lies below it. Despite their proximity there is no correlation, positive or negative, between the two.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You can certainly have an upper lid blepharoplasty after your eyebrows have been previously tattooed.

John McCann, MD, PhD · Answer

Hi 99girl,Thanks for your question. This is a common concern among patients who have had eyelid or eyebrow tattooing. Depending on the position of your eyebrow tattoo, subsequent brow lifting procedures can be more difficult to obtain a satisfactory result. However, tattoos in your eyebrow region should not affect an upper lid blepharoplasty surgery. I would recommend a consultation with a skilled oculoplastic surgeon in your area to discuss your concerns and determine if you are a surgical candidate. Good luck!

Upper blepharoplasty after tattoo eyebrow?

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