If I had kidney transplant, is it worth getting the lower eyelid surgery?

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Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Assuming that you're healthy after the transplant, it should be safe to undergo lower blepharoplasty. If there is any question, your surgeon would consult with your transplant doctor to minimize any risk to your transplanted kidney. Lower eyelid surgery can typically be performed under IV sedation without risking kidney injury. However, the potential risk depends upon your individual health and would require an in person consultation. I hope this is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Assuming this is not some hypothetical question, the answer really depends on a number of factors.  Some transplant recipients do amazingly well, living essentially normal lives.  Some are really not healthy and take a wide array of drugs to keep the transplanted organ from chronically rejecting.  The two situations are vastly different.  So personal motivation is a very important issue as is overall health status.  These types of decisions must be done on a team basis with involvement of the various doctors involved in your care.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A blepharoplasty can be performed on a kidney recipient as long as they are in good health and the patient obtains clearance from their nephrologist.  It is also important to make sure on physical exam that there is fatty deposits that need to be removed and not having abnormal swelling from kidney disease.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS · Answer

Lower eyelid surgery would be contraindicated if the kidney transplant has caused fluid retention around the eyes and not fat. If fatty tissue around the eyes is causing the appearance of an eye bag, then blepharoplasty would be indicated.﻿﻿

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

The key factor is whether your nephrologist would clear you for surgery and what anti-rejection drugs you are on. This is a very individualized issue and each transplant patient has his or her own medical issues.  Blepharoplasty is performed under IV sedation at most.  Alternatives would include Restylane or Selphyl for lower lid rejuvenation.

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