Is a Lower Bleph Usually Done with a Mid-face Lift?

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Sean has contributed many articles on this subject.  However, in his article, transconjunctival sub-orbicularis oculi fat (SOOF) pad lift blepharoplasty which appeared in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery in 2000, he stated: "The transconjunvtival suborbicularis oculi fat (SOOF) pad lift blepharoplasty is a new approach that I have used for more than 18 months in 64 patients." However, many surgeons have been working on these techniques really over the past 25 years.  No one individual owns these methods.I do recommend getting additional opinions. Consider traveling to NYC for some consultations as well.  A photograph would also be helpful.  It is my opinion that mid face lifts have probably hurt more people than helped them.  The lower eyelid is a humbling area to work on with many well meaning surgeons going awry.  The important thing here is to find a surgeon who makes sense to you.  Don't get hustled into more surgery than you need.  Avoid surgeons who are cookie cutterish.  Ask yourself if your consultation involved an examination.  Did the surgeon actually touch and manipulate your face or was everything discussed over a desk.  If you are not certain, that may be a sign that neither surgeon was your guy or gal.   

There is not one procedure that is applicable to all patients.  The procedure needs to be customized to the individual patient.  Without seeing pictures of you or examining you in person, it is impossible to give you specific or individualized advice.  There are many different techniques for lifting the face, the mid face and addressing the lower eyelids.

 

Good luck.