The most dreaded complication of lower blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery lower lids) is a pulled down lower lid – also called lower lid retraction. This is a difficult problem to fix and often leads to multiple surgeries to restore function and a normal appearance.
Revisional lower eyelid surgery is very complex and should only be performed by an expert oculoplastic surgeon. Dr. Guy Massry is a world renown expert in oculoplastic surgery (eyelid surgery). He has written several textbooks in the field, including Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation and Lower Lid and Midface: Multispecialty Approach and lectures all over the world on these complicated problems. Here is more information about complicated revision eyelid surgery:
- Dr. Massry’s Approach to Revision Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Revision Lower Eyelid Surgery: Fixing Retracted or Pulled Down Lower Lids
- Photo Gallery – Before & After Revisional Eyelid Surgery with Dr. Massry
Before & After Revisional Lower Eyelid Retraction Surgery
Below is a typical example of a correction to revisional lower lid retraction surgery. Look at the improvement in the lower lid droop before (left) and after (right) surgery.
Watch Dr. Massry Discuss His Approach To Lower Eyelid Retraction Surgery
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If you are interested in learning more about the topic of revision lower lid surgery please call Dr. Massry’s office at 310.657.4302.