considering blepharoplasty but I LOVE my eye shape and afraid it will change with surgery. I just don't want to bags! Are there non surgical options besides fillers? I notice fillers make some peoples eyes appear smaller...maybe when used in excess? just months ago no one could guess my age. Now Iook over 40 and I am 33! Any advice for my situation is appreciated!
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I’m a cosmetic oculofacial plastic surgeon specializing in
this area for almost over 20 years and I can tell you that many people come to
me with different variations of a story like yours. Bags under the eyes
represent lower eyelid fat prolapse which means that the fat that is normally
around t...
Dear KarenFL,
I recommend
that my patients use cold eye pads for the first 24-48 hours to help with swelling. Never use ice directly onto the skin. We do not recommend warm compresses. The most
important thing for you at this point is to use the antibiotic ointment or lubricant
along the...
At 16 days postop, you are still healing and may have swelling which distorts the shape. If you have thicker skin, this can take time to resolve. Please be patient. You can discuss your concerns with your surgeon at your next postoperative visit.
