Can fillers or fat removal substitute for orbital decompression surgery effects (for graves oftalmopathy)? (Photo)
November 5, 2022
Asked By:Kor123ana in England, Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo
I have symptoms of graves oftalmopathy for 2 y. Mri scan says it is innactive. I receive botox for lid retraction every 6 months ( wears off after 2-3). I am very unhappy about my appearence.I wonder if it can be fixed with fillers of fat removal. Is orbital decompression surgery the only option I have left to be my old self again? (llast photo are my eyes before graves disease)
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