What's the best treatment for dents on the side of my eyes after lower eyelid surgery with canthopexy? (photos)

September 8, 2014
Asked By:fhebert in San Diego, CA

I'm in my mid-60's and had my surgery about 9 months ago. I see some asymmetry between the two eyes and while I did not have that prior to my surgery, I'm not sure if anything can be done about that but what bothers me most is the dent and the shadows it creates in certain lighting conditions. Could I be worse off if I had fat grafting done to correct this? What are the risks, healing time, and recovery like from this. Any other options? What caused these dents? Will they get worse with time?

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January 12, 2020

Answer: The dent is the result of tissue atrophy associated with your surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 12, 2020

Answer: The dent is the result of tissue atrophy associated with your surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 12, 2020

Answer: Fixing the dent in your eyelid

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Jessica Lattman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 12, 2020

Answer: Fixing the dent in your eyelid

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Jessica Lattman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 10, 2014

Answer: Fat is a good choice

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 10, 2014

Answer: Fat is a good choice

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 10, 2014

Answer: Best treatment for dents following blepharoplasty with canthopexy

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 10, 2014

Answer: Best treatment for dents following blepharoplasty with canthopexy

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 12, 2020

Answer: Best to use fillers

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Sirius K. Yoo, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 12, 2020

Answer: Best to use fillers

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Sirius K. Yoo, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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