Hello, I'm currently in my late twenties, specifically 29 years old, and I'm considering getting a surgery known as upper eyelid surgery. I'm wondering if this procedure will have any noticeable benefits for me. The main reason I'm interested in this surgery is to enhance and improve the overall appearance of my eyes, aiming for a more lively and rejuvenated look. I want to mention that in 2021, I had a surgery called a craniotomy to remove a non-cancerous brain tumor.
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September 29, 2023
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Thank you for your query. You do have residual asymmetry. You may have had some over correction, as your left eye does not seem to be closing completely. You will need a careful examination and investigation and likely corrective surgery. Please find a Board certified Plastic/oculoplastic...
In most patients undergoing eyelid surgery, in particulat lower eyelids, 11-12 months is enough time to completely heal. However, in small number of patients, swelling, redness, thightness, and other signs of inflamation (that is part of healing process), may last much longer. It seems to be...
Your upper eyelids look fine, and there’s no obvious need for surgical intervention.
Avoid surgery unless there’s a good indication to have procedures.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD
