Is 10 months post blepharoplasty, is it too late for 5FU injections?

February 19, 2019
Asked By:abeparn in Los Angeles, CA

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?

Answers (3)

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March 10, 2019

Answer: Surgical release of eyelid scar tissue

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 10, 2019

Answer: Surgical release of eyelid scar tissue

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2019

Answer: Lower eyelid retraction after blepharoplasty

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 3, 2019

Answer: Lower eyelid retraction after blepharoplasty

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
February 21, 2019

Answer: It is unlikely that you will have any benefit from 5-FU injections.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
February 21, 2019

Answer: It is unlikely that you will have any benefit from 5-FU injections.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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