Eyelid Surgery
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I have very puffy bags under my eyes and very noticeable crow's-feet. I will be 45 in one month. Is there something that can be done to repair this? The bags are definitely the worst problem.
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Ten years ago I suffered from poor night vision and had eyelid surgery by an eye surgeon, not a plastic surgeon. He told me this wasn’t cosmetic surgery and I would need the surgery again in years to come. I now have scar tissue that is weighing down the corners of my eyes. I have red circled skin around the upper eyelids near my lashes. During the night when sleeping my eyes cake up in the corners. Can a good plastic surgeon correct this problem?
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Can Asian eyelid surgery be used effectively on non-Asian peoples’ eyes to make them bigger/change shape?
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I have had Bells Palsy since September, 2006. The muscles in my right cheek are pulled tightly up into a sneer. My right eye has become increasingly smaller and appears to be sinking further back under my eyebrow. The eyelid on this eye sits heavily on and over the eye blocking my peripheral vision. Originally the whole right side of my face seemed to have slid down my neck. The right sides of my lips are very thin, and my chin is “jowly.” My neurologist says "that's just Bell's Palsy" and offers no options, help or guidance. Can cosmetic surgery help to remedy or minimize the effects on my appearance with any success?
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I am 41 years of age and have pouches under my eyes. When I get tired, creases appear at the side of my nose. Would lower eyelid surgery help remove the pouches as well as the creases?
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I am 28 years old and have noticed that in the past year I have developed serious black circles under my eyes. I have tried every concealer and eye cream on the market to no avail. What cosmetic procedure will help or totally get rid of these?
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I had rhinoplasty 25 years ago and was never really happy with the result. I would like to have a second rhinoplasty, but now have deep puffy bags under eyes. If I were to get a lower blepharoplasty and then have rhinoplasty six months to a year later, would the rhinoplasty stretch out the skin below my eyes?
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I have very wrinkled skin under my eyes. I believe this condition was exacerbated by cortisone usage for severe eczema. I am in my early 40s. What can be done on this very thin, sensitive area? My eczema is now gone. I also have very, very dark areas between my eyes and the bridge of my nose. Can anything be done for this?
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I have very heavy upper eyelids that have reached the point of covering my eyelashes. This is starting to affect my vision when I look up. Would an upper eyelift procedure correct this problem?
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I’m 21 years old and have very dark under-eye circles. I’m olive-complexioned and I know the circles are hereditary. Is there any procedure that will significantly reduce or rid me of these circles?
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I am considering having the hoods over my eyelids removed. Can you tell me the best procedure for this type of operation and what the recuperation time might be? Also, when I interview the surgeon, what are some pertinent questions to ask?
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I have very light skin and I am afraid that eyelid surgery will leave a scar. How visible are the scars from this type procedure? I only need surgery on one eyelid and am afraid that the eyes will appear different from each other after surgery. How realistic are my concerns?
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Can an upper eyelid surgery repair long-term damage from Bell's Palsy? The affected eye is droopier than the other, but both eyelids sag.
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I am researching surgeons in the Boston area for eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty surgery for a deviated septum and some nose reshaping. The surgeon I am considering is certified by the Board of Cosmetic Surgery but not by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Should I only consider board certified plastic surgeons?
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I would like to consider eyelid surgery but have been diagnosed as having dry eye. Does this mean that I would not be a candidate for this procedure?
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In upper eyelid surgery, what technique will provide the best result, with less scarring and long lasting results: using a "cool" laser or the traditional method?
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I am 25 years old, and have dark circling and some wrinkling below my eyes. I have been researching various procedures, including lower eyelid surgery, to make these conditions less prominent. I have read that a TCA peel can help, but would like to know how close to the eye this can be used and if, in fact, it can be used to treat dark circles.
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I'm a 36 year old of Asian decent. The last few years, I've been noticing that my upper eyelids are starting to droop. The crease that used to be visible is now covered with skin. Is it better to wait a few more years before having this surgery or do it sooner? I'm assuming that the skin will just get saggier. Is this surgery better if there is more skin to remove? I can't really tell if a brow lift is necessary, but every time I try to lift my brows a bit, I tend to have that startled look.
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I have very puffy bags under my eyes and very noticeable crow's-feet. I will be 45 in one month. Is there something that can be done to repair this? The bags are definitely the worst problem.
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