I had lower lid blepharoplasty April 2014. Loved the results but now have tear troughs, is this normal??
Answer: Tear trough after lower blepharoplasty A lower blepharoplasty should not be able to cause a tear trough. You may have had the early stages of a tear trough that has worsened over time. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Filler or fat can be used to improve them. See someone with extensive experience since filler or fat in that area can be a little tricky.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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Answer: Tear trough after lower blepharoplasty A lower blepharoplasty should not be able to cause a tear trough. You may have had the early stages of a tear trough that has worsened over time. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Filler or fat can be used to improve them. See someone with extensive experience since filler or fat in that area can be a little tricky.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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January 24, 2017
Answer: Tear troughs and lower lid surgery Definately review pre-op pictures to assess this area before surgery. In my experience, this area is not typically worsened by surgery, but improved. Hollowing can occur after this operation. Fillers are often the first line of treatment and have high success rate. Too much of the product can make it look fake and unnatural. Review this concern with your doctor and with the before pictures. Best of wishes! Dr Chris Saunders
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January 24, 2017
Answer: Tear troughs and lower lid surgery Definately review pre-op pictures to assess this area before surgery. In my experience, this area is not typically worsened by surgery, but improved. Hollowing can occur after this operation. Fillers are often the first line of treatment and have high success rate. Too much of the product can make it look fake and unnatural. Review this concern with your doctor and with the before pictures. Best of wishes! Dr Chris Saunders
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January 24, 2017
Answer: Tear Troughs Hello, Usually, tear trough formation is part of the aging process. In all likelihood, they were either present or starting when you had your original surgery three years ago. There are several solutions for tear troughs and they range from actual surgery to autologous fat injections to filler injections. Each procedure has pros and cons. Make sure your surgeon talks about the best option(s) for you. Regards,
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January 24, 2017
Answer: Tear Troughs Hello, Usually, tear trough formation is part of the aging process. In all likelihood, they were either present or starting when you had your original surgery three years ago. There are several solutions for tear troughs and they range from actual surgery to autologous fat injections to filler injections. Each procedure has pros and cons. Make sure your surgeon talks about the best option(s) for you. Regards,
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January 23, 2017
Answer: Tear Troughs After Lower Blepharoplasty Thank you for sharing your case. The development of a tear trough is normal after lower blepharoplasty. With time, your cheek begins to descend causing the hollowing you see under your eyes. Luckily, fillers like Restylane Silk, Volbella, and Belotero are excellent options to improve the transition between your eyelids and cheeks. Because the delicate skin of the eyelids requires expert care, consider a surgeon-injector who has experience both with blepharoplasty and filler injections around the eyes. Good luck!
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January 23, 2017
Answer: Tear Troughs After Lower Blepharoplasty Thank you for sharing your case. The development of a tear trough is normal after lower blepharoplasty. With time, your cheek begins to descend causing the hollowing you see under your eyes. Luckily, fillers like Restylane Silk, Volbella, and Belotero are excellent options to improve the transition between your eyelids and cheeks. Because the delicate skin of the eyelids requires expert care, consider a surgeon-injector who has experience both with blepharoplasty and filler injections around the eyes. Good luck!
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January 23, 2017
Answer: Hollowing after lower blepharoplasty There is often some hollowing in the lower eyelids after lower blepharoplasty surgery. This is easily corrected with filler injections along the orbital rim to help blend the eyelid-cheek junction. Find a doctor who specializes in this procedure to help optimize your surgical results. Properly placed fillers in the lower eyelids often last several years.
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January 23, 2017
Answer: Hollowing after lower blepharoplasty There is often some hollowing in the lower eyelids after lower blepharoplasty surgery. This is easily corrected with filler injections along the orbital rim to help blend the eyelid-cheek junction. Find a doctor who specializes in this procedure to help optimize your surgical results. Properly placed fillers in the lower eyelids often last several years.
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