I have these visible white scars after I had bleph done by a reputable ocular surgeon it is now a year and a half later post surgery. The Dr. has offered to redo the incisions only this time he said he would suture inward not outward and "hopefully" that would fix the scars. I'm very hesitant now and don't want to make them worse. Is t his solution a viable option by suturing the skin inward? Is there anything else I could do to make them better
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December 10, 2016
Answer: You have much more going on here than a white scar.
Ptosis repair will reveal more of the eyeball, but will have several beneficial effects: 1) place the eyelid margins in a normal position, 2) advance natural preaponeurotic fat pads into the deep superior sulcus, 3) reduce the visibility of the tarsal platform if creases are properly placed. If...
Not sure what procedure, if any, she has had done. And everyone's eyes are different. Best for you to see an oculoplastic specialist for personal consultation. It may or may not be possible or wise to change the eye shape. See below for one such example.
Please understand that having a photograph posted on realself is not a substitute for an actual personal consultation. Also please understand that the work you need is generally not available even from otherwise qualified oculoplastic surgeon. These are very specialized skills. If you de...