One of the major complications of lower blepharoplasty surgery (cosmetic lower lid surgery) is lower lid retraction (pulled down lids). Lower eyelid retraction leads to the white showing under the iris (colored part of the eyes). This called scleral show (sclera is white part of eyes). When this occurs the eyes become red, irritated, and…
Eyelid Filler Injections with the Microcannula
Eyelid bags and depressions can be treated non-surgically with filler. Around the eyelids Dr. Massry (Beverly Hills Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery) prefers to use Restylane as his filler of choice. Traditionally, eyelid filler (Restylane) has been injected around the eyes with needles. While the results have been good, there is often significant bruising and swelling associated…
Lower Eyelid Blepahroplasty with Fat Transfer (Repositioning or Grafting)
Blepharoplasty is a form of eyelid surgery whereby eyelid “bags” are removed.This can include upper or lower eyelid blepharoplasty, or both upper and lower eyelid blepahroplasty (four lid blepharoplasty).In a subset of lower eyelid blepharoplasty patients eyelid fat can be preserved, rather then excised.The fat bags are still removed from where they are excessive (BAGS),…