Will Blepharoplasty Affect my Previous Lasik Surgery?

March 10, 2009
Asked By:tingmm in Malaysia

I just have my Lasik done in Jan 09, currently planning for the upper blepharoplasty in May 09? It is around 4 months interval. What are the risks that I should be aware of? What is the worst complication?

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March 11, 2009

Answer: No major risks but a few things to be aware of

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Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 11, 2009

Answer: No major risks but a few things to be aware of

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Richard Baxter, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 25, 2009

Answer: Usually there is no problem with blepharoplasty after Lasik

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Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 25, 2009

Answer: Usually there is no problem with blepharoplasty after Lasik

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Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 15, 2009

Answer: Proceed when Lasik surgeon assesses it's safe

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Richard D. Gentile, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 15, 2009

Answer: Proceed when Lasik surgeon assesses it's safe

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Richard D. Gentile, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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March 11, 2009

Answer: You should be fine

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 11, 2009

Answer: You should be fine

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 11, 2009

Answer: Both Blepharoplasty and Lasik cause dry eye

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 11, 2009

Answer: Both Blepharoplasty and Lasik cause dry eye

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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