I would like to find out whether I have a negative canthal tilt and/or lower lid retraction. If so, is this caused by a skelatal or soft tissue deficiency? I imagine that this factors in to what methods are used to correct the canthal tilt/lower lid retraction. I also want to know if my eye area would benefit from any other treatments. Finally, how does aging affect this region of the face? Will I see my lateral brow droop down over my eyes as I age?
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About 10% of people now have allergies to the ointments you are using - Bacitracin and Neomycin. I would just stop the ointments at this point. If red and itchy I would ask your doctor to give you just a steroid cream/ointment with no antibiotics. Infections in the lids are very rare, so th...
Based on the pictures, it appears that you have an epicanthal fold. Yes, this can be corrected with surgery. I recommend you consult with a plastic surgeon with expertise in blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and they should be able to guide you.Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic Su...
You have ectropion after your lower eyelid surgery and you need to repair it.The vertical and horizontal skin is short.You need a lateral canthoplasty to reconstruct this side effect.Book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon which is familiar with similar cases like yours.