4 weeks after lower blepharoplasty and skin pinch and it looks like my surgeon took more fat out in the left eye. Is this possible? My right eye suffered a bit more trauma - a subconjunctival hemorrhage - and while that's healed up quite nicely, the right looks a LOT different than the left still. He mentioned that the fat distribution was different in the right eye. Is it possible he didn't take enough out? My eyes look pretty different from one another.
August 15, 2013
Answer: Asymmetry after Blepharoplasty
Thank you for the question and for your picture. It's still fairly early after your surgery to truly judge symmetry. That being said, I do see the difference that you describe. It is possible that one side has a bit more residual swelling (deep bruising or tissue edema), particularly since you seem to have had more immediate post-op issues on the right. In some cases, this swelling can be treated with small injections of a steroid. After a few more months, if the eyes are still markedly uneven, a revision blepharoplasty can be considered.
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August 15, 2013
Answer: Asymmetry after Blepharoplasty
Thank you for the question and for your picture. It's still fairly early after your surgery to truly judge symmetry. That being said, I do see the difference that you describe. It is possible that one side has a bit more residual swelling (deep bruising or tissue edema), particularly since you seem to have had more immediate post-op issues on the right. In some cases, this swelling can be treated with small injections of a steroid. After a few more months, if the eyes are still markedly uneven, a revision blepharoplasty can be considered.
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August 16, 2013
Answer: Asymmetry an early hollow appearance after a lower eyelid blepharoplasty
It is most likely too early to judge your result. You should ask your surgeon if he is satisfied with your result at this time. It is very important not to hollow out the eyes when performing a lower eyelids blepharoplasty. It would help to review your pre-op photos as well.
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August 16, 2013
Answer: Asymmetry an early hollow appearance after a lower eyelid blepharoplasty
It is most likely too early to judge your result. You should ask your surgeon if he is satisfied with your result at this time. It is very important not to hollow out the eyes when performing a lower eyelids blepharoplasty. It would help to review your pre-op photos as well.
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