Will Skin Under Eyelids Tighten As Lower Blepharoplasty Heals?

August 18, 2010
Asked By:foliofan in Los Angeles

I'm a 51-year old who is 4 weeks post-op from a lower blepharoplasty (under-eyelash) and lateral incision to remove a small amount of excess skin. For the first time, I now have some laxness to the skin under my eyes as well as a slight crepey look and numerous under-eye wrinkles when I smile (I didn't have any of this before the surgery and had the surgery only to deal with some smallish bags). Will this resolve on its own as I heal further or will I need to take further action at 6 months?

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August 21, 2010

Answer: Loose skin four weeks after lower eyelid surgery, lower blepharoplasty

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Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 21, 2010

Answer: Loose skin four weeks after lower eyelid surgery, lower blepharoplasty

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Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2010

Answer: Postblepharoplasty

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 20, 2010

Answer: Postblepharoplasty

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 19, 2010

Answer: 4 Weeks After Blepahroplasty

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 19, 2010

Answer: 4 Weeks After Blepahroplasty

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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August 19, 2010

Answer: Loose Skin Under Eyes 4 Weeks Post-Blepharoplasty

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Answer: Loose Skin Under Eyes 4 Weeks Post-Blepharoplasty

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Answer: After blepharoplasty there is some swelling before the skin tightens up

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Answer: After blepharoplasty there is some swelling before the skin tightens up

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