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
Almost impossible to answer with this photos and without an exam. Although you can camouflage the problem in certain cases with fillers, a blepharoplasty is generally recommended.
Patients who would benefit from a blepharoplasty include those who experience:
• Excessive, sagging, or wrinkled up...
In most cases blepharoplasty scars may be red or raised
right after surgery. Over time they typically flatten and fade out. At 4 weeks
you are early in the healing process, be patient, you should see improvement. Good luck and I hope this helps.
Blepharoplasty usually involves the removal of excess skin and possibly muscle from around the eyelid. This may cause a tight feeling after the procedure, often associated with swelling. The tight feeling may resolve with time as the skin relaxes.