Would a skin pinch be performed if wrinkles appear under eye after transconjectival lower bleph when smiling only?

December 13, 2015
Asked By:chloeann in Richmond, VA

No wrinkles when my face is expressionless. But, after my lower bleph (transconjectival fat pad removal) there is not as smooth transition from eye muscle and lower eye (tear trough?) to cheek making those eye muscles look like bags. Wrinkling under eye when smiling. Also, wrinkles when sming were not present when bags were there. It seems like there's extra skin. My surgeon said my eyelid quality is good and she wouldn't do a pinch with lower bleph bc wrinkles not visible head on/no smile.

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December 14, 2015

Answer: Possible extra lower eyelid skin

December 14, 2015

Answer: Possible extra lower eyelid skin

December 16, 2015

Answer: Extra lower lid skin when smiling

December 16, 2015

Answer: Extra lower lid skin when smiling

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