Upper bleph too tight at medial corner - Can it be flapped or grafted? (Photos)

Question

Had an upper bleph peformed 8 months ago and the surgeon excised and closed my skin in to a point that I cant raisemy eyebrow without and extreme pull. Eyebrow throbs and inflames, skin swells and constantly red. Can I be flapped or grafted? Its horrible not being able to raise my eyebrow like a nornal human being.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Upper eyelid, blepharoplasty surgery should be thought of as a permanent and irreversible procedure.
At this point, this is going to be your outcome.
Things may get a little better with time, but you can’t realistically put back skin in the upper eyelid.
Personally, I try to leave people with residual footing after ethnic background indicates there should be hooding of the upper eyelid.
Insufficient, skilled removal will often lead to patients complaining of a lack of results.
Often the best outcome comes from a slightly less aggressive eyelid operation with a brow lift combined. 
Follow up with your provider so that he or she are aware of your concerns.
Even if they can’t fix the problem, they should be aware of the outcome.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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