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Tightening the Outer Corners of the Eyes with Blepharoplasty surgery?
I am planning to have a face lift with both upper and lower blepaharoplasty surgery. I have dry eyes which I am concerned with that may have been a result of a previous blepharoplasty. My eyes are big and they also somewhat pretrude slightly, but are not unsightly. My surgeon says that he can tighten the outer corners of my eyes during the blepharoplasty to prevent futher dryness. Is this possible, and if so, will I look different?
Blepharoplasty and Dry Eyes
Thanks for your questions Page - In my practice, we perform upper and lower blepharoplasty, and a careful history about dry eye must be obtained. The issue is that blepharoplasty can make eye dryness worse and interfere with your ability to protect your eyes, causing complications that can be as serious as blindness. The fact that you note you have some prominent globes increases possible complications. For patients with multiple risk factors, we typically employ several tests to determine the severity of your issues. These tests look at the anatomy and elasticity of your lids, your ability to protect your cornea, and the quality of the lubrication of your eyes. It sounds like your surgeon has recommended a canthopexy to tighten your lower lid. This can help with some of these problems. The cathopexy can have an impact on cosmetic result, but when done properly, this can be part of improving the overall look. Proceed with caution and make sure to discuss these issues in depth with your surgeon. Be sure to be dealing with a board certified plastic surgeon in this situation. I hope this helps!
