Ptosis Surgery - Plastic Surgeon Vs. Ophthalmologist Surgeon?

The eye shape is created by many things. It is primarily a component of the underlying bony and soft tissue structures and their inter-relationship.

Chronic chemosis is tough to deal with. Some surgeons wil incise the conjunctiva to aid in settling down the swelling. I would go to an oculoplastic specialist.

LASIK surgery can increase your risk of dry eye, even if your LASIK surgery was years ago.  If you and your surgeon are at all concerned about dry eye it may be useful to get a Schirmer test prior to your procedure to attempt to measure the dryness of your eye.  The Schirmer's test...

If your lid procedure or rhinoplasty was under general anesthesia we suppose that the epinephrine alone would do. However, we use the epi to constrict the blood vessels in these areas so that we can see clearly and do good work, and reduce any bruise after surgery.

Upper blepharoplasty surgery can be done when there is excess skin on the upper eyelid.  A particularly good candidate for surgery is someone who has enough extra skin on the upper eyelid that causes a “hooded effect.”  In this case, it would be difficult to see the upper eyelids whe...

Yes, swelling under the eyes can be normal after an upper blepharoplasty. The reason for your swelling under the eye is most likely associated with a small amount of your upper lid edema (swelling) gravitating downward. Although lying in an upright position is recommended after quite a few...