What is this at the outer corner of my eyes? (Photo)

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I had a blepharoplasty about 2 years ago and the outer corners of my eyes have these downward creases. They don't seem natural and are lower than the other corner of my eye. I have kept hoping they would just go away as more time went by, but now I'm wondering if I need to get a consultation with another eyelid surgeon to get these corrected. I've pointed these out to my surgeon and they don't seem to think there is anything unusual about them. To me, they look really strange

Roni Prucz, MD · Answer

During the upper blepharoplasty procedure excess skin is removed from the upper eyelid. The direction of the scar excision at the lateral part of the eye affects the final scar appearance. In my practice, I design this incision to travel upward to avoid this type of scar. The orientation of the scar is surgeon preference but I agree that to me it does not look as natural as they way I perform the procedure. You should discuss your care with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who should be able to provide more information and perform a revision. Thank you for your question.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

These are scar bands from poorly planned incisions, poor scarring, or both. After 2 years, not much can be done about this without some type of revisionary surgery. I recommend seeing a board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in periorbital surgery.

C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

Looks like some scar tissue from your surgery. If it bothers you there are options to improve it including scar modulation or scar revision.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It appears that your scar resulted in formation of the web. This can be treated with simple, “Z plasty” based surgery. You should discuss this with your surgeon or seek consultation with another Plastic or Oculoplastic surgeon. Good luck.

What is this at the outer corner of my eyes? (Photo)

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Answer: Lateral canthal web

Answer: Lateral canthal web

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Answers (6)

Answer: Need to come in to consult

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Answer: Lateral canthal web

Answer: Lateral canthal web

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