I have no thyroid issues, and my eyeS have been like this since birth. I had surgery to correct exotropia in 2013. I plan on getting a blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and a lip lift, but in examining my profile (something I don't often do because I think it's quite hideous), I noticed that my eyes are not set behind my eyebrows the way most people have, but they are level or even in front. Is this something that can be corrected? What are the risks associated with it?
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Thank you for sharing your question. It is probably safest to wait 2 weeks before applying makeup directly to the incision site following blepharoplasty. Most makeups are acceptable. Make sure to apply sunblock as well. Good luck,
Habits are hard to break. Every cigarette you smoke does make it more difficult for the body to heal after surgery. That being said, looking at your photos, it appears as though you have some normal swelling which can sometimes be seen after eye lid surgery. If you have any concerns I recommend ...
Dear Bob F,
All outpatient surgery facilities I work at in Houston have a protocol in place for elective outpatient surgical procedures regarding EKG's and lab work. Your surgeon typically does not have a say in this unless the surgery is performed in their office. This is...