Eyelid retraction repair surgery - will I need a skin graft? (Photo)

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I had a botched lower blepharoplasty on January 5th. The surgeon is offering to correct the retraction with a canthopexy. Do you believe this will resolve the issue of retracted, round, pulled down, bulging eyes or do you think I will need a skin graft?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

What is will do is use up the resources you need to have your lower eyelid retraction repaired with the best possible aesthetic result. Do not let anyone repair this with a skin graft. This method does work but it is horribly disfiguring. I have developed the definitive methods for repairing post blepharoplasty lower eyelid retraction. I am attaching a video for how I repair these. The video is graphic so if you do not like graphic surgery video's don't watch this video. I am attaching a website link to give you more information on the aesthetic correction of lower eyelid retraction. There is hope for your eyes but you need the right care, and it is very specialized.

Ayse Dolar Bilge, MD · Answer

This surgery was performed for cosmetic purposes, and for someone with cosmetic expectations(and also your retraction is not that much), I don't think a skin graft is a very good idea. I also don't think canthoplasty alone is sufficient. I believe lower eyelid elevation, by lifting the posterior lamella using spacer graft would be a more suitable option for you.

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