How do I know if there is enough skin to revise an upper eyelid surgery? (Photo)

However, what else is going on with the eyelid. This crease is high. Does the eyelid look skeletonized? Don't let your surgeon simply remove the scar. The scar is not likely to be a big issue. It is not visible when the eyes are open. This skin is needed to lower the upper eyelid crease. So the real question is what else bothers you about the surgical result. This is best explored in a personal consultation. Don't assume your surgeon even understands your concerns.

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.

Oculoplastic surgeons specialize in these issues. If your specialist says there is not enough skin yet, please listen. There is nothing worse or more uncomfortable than not being able to fully close your eye and having dry eyes.

Good Morning! Thanks for the question. The determination for removal of more skin isn't entirely based off of when your eye is closed. When you close your eye, you're actively resisting the forces needed to open it more than you realize. Surgeons are looking at the eyelash position, lid crease, and lid position to determine if more can safely be removed. If an excessive amount is taken, this can lead to very significant eye problems. You can visit with an oculoplastic surgeon if you haven't already to see what he or she says. Hope this helps!

Regarding to the skin sagginess, only we can know during the face-to-face consultation. It seems that we can do the revision surgery (scar revision). If you have further questions then please leave a message:)