I had a traditional (subciliary) lower blepharoplasty performed 7 weeks ago to address my concerns with under eye wrinkles and circles. At my 6 week post-op he was very dismissive of my concerns about scleral show & rounding, chalking it up to how my eyes can appear different when I raise my eyebrows or even tilt my head(?!?) What would get my old eye shape back, how long should I wait before doing anything, and should I let him fix it or find an Oculoplastic surgeon?
April 18, 2017
Answer: Post lower lid surgery You do have some scleral show, worse on the left. This may improve over the next couple of months. Try some warm compresses and massage the outer part of the lid upwards. If at 6 months you are still low, can have a revision done. See an oculoplastic surgeon - there are several good ones in your area.
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April 18, 2017
Answer: Post lower lid surgery You do have some scleral show, worse on the left. This may improve over the next couple of months. Try some warm compresses and massage the outer part of the lid upwards. If at 6 months you are still low, can have a revision done. See an oculoplastic surgeon - there are several good ones in your area.
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April 18, 2017
Answer: Scleral show and lateral rounding Thank you for your question. And for providing photos. You should ALWAYS see an ophthalmic plastic surgeon if you are considering any type of eyelid surgery or revision as the depth of our training is probably a thousand times greater for this anatomic area than that of a general plastic surgeon. It is possible that you might have to have lateral canthoplasties in the future. But I believe there is an excellent chance for your eyelids to return back to their pleasing preop shape and positions. Give it a full six months from surgery and do eyelid pushups (push up and in gently on the lateral corners) while waiting. Good luck!
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April 18, 2017
Answer: Scleral show and lateral rounding Thank you for your question. And for providing photos. You should ALWAYS see an ophthalmic plastic surgeon if you are considering any type of eyelid surgery or revision as the depth of our training is probably a thousand times greater for this anatomic area than that of a general plastic surgeon. It is possible that you might have to have lateral canthoplasties in the future. But I believe there is an excellent chance for your eyelids to return back to their pleasing preop shape and positions. Give it a full six months from surgery and do eyelid pushups (push up and in gently on the lateral corners) while waiting. Good luck!
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