How to correct for sunken-looking eyes after an overly aggressive upper blepharoplasty? (Photo)

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Had an upper bleph to correct for my hooded eyes that had started to droop . The surgeon removed a lot of skin and now i have massive hollows around my eyes. It has been two years since my surgery and my eyes have been improving as the skin on my upper lid started to lose a bit of its laxity again. When I wake up in the morning, my eyes look hooded again for a few hours (I love it) however, by the end of the day, the skin on my upper eyelid folds in behind my eye, looking hollow again. Any fix?

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.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

It's important to understand that after an upper blepharoplasty, there will be some degree of swelling and hollowing around the eyes as the skin and tissue adjust to the new contours. However, it's unusual for the hollowness to persist two years after the surgery.

You may want to consider scheduling a follow-up appointment with your surgeon to discuss your concerns and explore possible options for addressing the hollowness. Depending on the severity of the hollowing, treatments such as dermal fillers or fat grafting may be options to consider.

Dermal fillers can be injected into the hollow areas around the eyes to provide volume and improve the appearance of hollowing. Fat grafting involves taking fat from another part of the body and injecting it into the hollow areas to provide a more natural-looking volume.

It's important to discuss the risks, benefits, and potential outcomes of any treatment with your surgeon before making a decision. Your surgeon may also recommend waiting a little longer to see if any further improvement occurs before pursuing additional treatments.

Best of luck !

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