24 y/o with genetically hooded eyelids, and I had an upper blepharoplasty this past December to awaken my eyes. I am unhappy with the results, as I feel I still look tired. I’ve been told (before surgery was performed) that I had minor ptosis but it was better to be left alone for the time. Do you think I could have good results with a ptosis repair? Also, would more skin taken off look “too done”? Thank you for any help, doctors.
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August 7, 2020
Answer: Upper blepharoplasty is not same as ptosis surgery
From your photos you clearly have a drooping of your left upper eyelid. Without doing an exam to check the levator muscle function, I am unable to give you an opinion on correction. I believe that you have a levator problem that will need to be corrected.
Typically we wait 4-6 months for a scar to soften. Massage and silicone gel will help. Often I will laser the scar to facilitate softening. If surgery is required, I perform a v-y advancement to release the scar and web. Hope this helps.
There is a great deal of various procedures offered for this condition. Repositioning of fat involves taking the lower lid fat and transposing it to the deficient area. The problem with this procedure is that the fat can retract and create a buldge.Fat transfer can be very effective and is my...