I have an inherited shallow orbit and large, prominent eyes as well as negative vector/deficient midface. My eyes look oversized, sad, and tired. What are my options for correcting the appearance of my eyes? I have read that lower bleph can result in further retraction. My interest is solely to find something which supports my lower lids. Would addressing the cheeks help prop up the lids? I am 27 and eager to find a more permanent solution than fillers.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: What is the best way to correct inferior scleral show/lower eyelid retraction?
Simply placing a hard palate graft to reconstruct the lower eyelid should lengthen the eyelid and impove its position on the globe. However, It will not recruit skin and soft tissue into the eyelid. This means that despite the surgical work, the weight of the cheek will continue to work a...
Typiaclly, skin graft can be an option if too much skin was removed from a lower lid in previous surgery, from trauma or scarring, or after tumor removal. The ideal skin graft for your lower eyelids is your upper eyelid skin, but in front of or behind the ears have also been used. There are...
Swelling after your eyelid surgery one month after surgery can be typical, especially with a graft. It can take 3-6 months for final healing. If you are having pain and redness with swelling, however, you should notify your surgeon for the risk of infection. Good luck.
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