Its been about 10 days after the surgery and I have this fear that if I smile too big, cough too hard, or accidentally press too hard under my eyes, the stitches will just pop out and I'll ruin the results. To appease my anxious mind, how long must I be careful of the undereye area after a lower blepharoplasty? And what should I not do?
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March 6, 2017
Answer: At 10 days there should be no sutures left to damage from your blepharoplasty.
Experienced oculoplastic surgeons have differing opinions on the use of mullerectomy. Some surgeons never use it because it removes normal lining of the posterior lid and may remove some accessory glands. Often patients who have this procedure notice slipping of the lid level over time....
The cause is important when you choose the best management. It appears your cheek pads have fallen which exposes the orbital rim and makes any fullness of the lower eyelid more apparent. The darkness is related to these issues and the thinness of the skin. By raising the cheekpad and blending it...
Marissaxo,There are many ways to enhance the appearance of the eyes and open them up further. This can be done with botox by the side of the eyes, a blepharoplasty, or even adjusting the eyebrows. If you'd like to open your eyes, you should see a qualified facial plastic surgeon who can c...
