I have lower eyelid retraction from a blepharoplasty from 10 months ago. I saw a few surgeons around the 6-7 month mark and there was some retraction but it has gotten worse over the past 3 months. From what I understand I'm borderline in terms of the need for reconstructive surgery. Would 5FU injections or any other non-surgical methods potentially help keep me above the line for needing reconstruction? If so are there any providers recommendations for the NJ/Philadelphia area?
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Anabelle,
Chemosis should resolve after a lower eyelid blepharoplasty and steroid drops or an oral steroid dose pack should also help, however chemosis tends not to resolve if allergies or dry eye is not addressed. So be sure to lubricate your eyes with artificial tears (do not get "get the red...
You are still in the healing period. It usually takes 3 months for full healing. Communicate with your surgeon. Adjustments or additional treatments are possible if necessary.
Dear nora1235,
Aside from surgery, filler can also be injected into the right lower eyelid to push it up. Sometimes the filler can make the right lower eyelid look more puffy though and may make the asymmetry worse. There are also more minimally invasive surgical options especially if you are...
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