I’m considering an upper and lower bleph plus canthoplasty but nervous about lower lid retraction happening. Is there anything I do can to prevent this post op and is there a time frame post op when you know your in the clear or can this happen at any stage after the procedure?
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Answer: Yes there is
Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
You are likely seeing well-mean surgeons who want to help you. However rather than solving your issues, they are proposing an unnecessarily disfiguring solution. You need reconstructive surgery that solves your problems and helps you look aesthetically improved. Don’t choose a surgery that w...
I see in your post, preoperative photos. To address your question, a post operative photo would be very helpful. Don't talk yourself into something that you don't need. Canthoplexy is generally a weak lateral canthal surgery performed by eyelid surgeons who are skilled at performing canthoplasty...
You're an excellent candidate for both upper and lower blepharoplasty. Your left eye could certainly use a canthoplasty since you have a downed turned outer corner. These procedures are usually performed under a brief general anesthetic as an outpatient procedure. Anticipate about two weeks of...