I underwent cosmetic eyelid surgery where the doctor cut my upper eyelids and took off too much skin. I do not like the shape of my eyes now and they are asymmetrical , especially since the right side was over corrected even more. I like my old, droopy “puppy” upper eyelids. What procedures can I do to have both my eyelids closer to how they were before? Is a skin graft possible, it not what other techniques could help the situation? Thanks in advance.
April 28, 2024
Answer: The definitive nature of surgery Many plastic surgical procedures should be considered permanent and irreversible. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of them. Reconstructing upper eyelid with skin grafting is typically only done after traumatic events such as burn injuries. In uncircumcised men foreskin is the skin of choice for eyelid reconstruction. The pictures included are insufficient to make a quality assessment. From what we can see your outcome is fairly typical and regrets about having cosmetic surgery does not always justify having attempted revisions. Skin grafting that your upper eyelids will leave you looking disfigured. Accept the outcome and your choice of having the procedure and go on as is. Any attempt at revisions are more likely to leave you disappointed. If you want quality assessment, then I suggest scheduling in person consultations with highly experienced oculoplastic surgeons in your community. For second opinion, consultations come prepared bringing with you a complete set of proper before and after pictures and a copy of your previous operative report. These can be obtained from your current provider upon request. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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April 28, 2024
Answer: The definitive nature of surgery Many plastic surgical procedures should be considered permanent and irreversible. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of them. Reconstructing upper eyelid with skin grafting is typically only done after traumatic events such as burn injuries. In uncircumcised men foreskin is the skin of choice for eyelid reconstruction. The pictures included are insufficient to make a quality assessment. From what we can see your outcome is fairly typical and regrets about having cosmetic surgery does not always justify having attempted revisions. Skin grafting that your upper eyelids will leave you looking disfigured. Accept the outcome and your choice of having the procedure and go on as is. Any attempt at revisions are more likely to leave you disappointed. If you want quality assessment, then I suggest scheduling in person consultations with highly experienced oculoplastic surgeons in your community. For second opinion, consultations come prepared bringing with you a complete set of proper before and after pictures and a copy of your previous operative report. These can be obtained from your current provider upon request. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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