Mommy Makeover: Info, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

The area under my eyelid is thin, wrinkled, and dark, is surgery the only solution?

Loose Under Eye Skin
Oct 21, 2018

A transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty with fat transposition and laser resurfacing for the loose skin is what I would recommend based on your photos. It is not only important to see an eyelid specialist, but also someone well versed in laser resurfacing for patients of all skin types. There are oculoplastic specialist trained in face lifts and there are plastic surgeons trained in eyelid surgery. It would be best to look at before and afters for both specialties…

Is lower bleph chemosis causing the eyelid retraction? Will it heal?

Chemosis and lower eyelid retraction
Oct 13, 2018

Anabelle,
Chemosis should resolve after a lower eyelid blepharoplasty and steroid drops or an oral steroid dose pack should also help, however chemosis tends not to resolve if allergies or dry eye is not addressed. So be sure to lubricate your eyes with artificial tears (do not get “get the red out” drops). Lower eyelid retraction can happen after surgery and postoperative upward massage can help resolve this issue. It is rare to have lower eyelid retraction be a permanent problem.
Dr…

Would a brow lift be beneficial for my hooded eyes at 26 years old?

Brow Lift
Oct 13, 2018

RMJAM1992,
A careful exam with an oculoplastic specialist is very important as subconsciously raising your eyebrows can be a result of having drooping upper eyelids (ptosis) or excessive hooding of the upper eyelids. Correcting ptosis or excessive skin can allow your brows to fall into a more natural position. It is difficult to provide you with a specific plan without an exam, however I would consider all options (blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, botox) before performing a brow…

I’d like to improve my skin texture and fine lines, any suggestions?

Skin Texture
Oct 13, 2018

Kayeis90,
Based on your photos and reading your history, I think a series of microlaser peels Erbium or a single fully ablative CO2 resurfacing would be in your best interest. It is important to see someone who is trained in advanced laser procedures as you should certainly be seeing an improvement of lines and texture of your skin after the above stated treatments. Even though you state that you have not treated your skin well in the past, it is great that you are doing it now…

Crepey skin under eye treatment suggestions? I’m 40 years old and have tried fillers.

Crepey under eye skin
Oct 13, 2018

SophiaB1112,
I understand your frustration and hear this complaint often when patients come to see me. Filler is wonderful in helping manage undereye hollows however it doesnt address the loose thin skin of the lower eyelids. I think the best way to approach this issue is with ablative laser skin resurfacing. You could use the CO2 or Erbium laser safely. I do laser resurfacing for 95% of my lower eyelid blepharoplasties to improve the texture and quality of the skin. This is a great wat to…

Am I good candidate for laser resurfacing for acne scars and lines?

Laser resurfacing
Oct 13, 2018

Acne Citijohn,
Great question! Even static lines can benefit from botox in that it can soften them and prevent them from getting deeper. Realistically you will be able to significantly improve the lines, but it is unlikely for them to completely resolve no matter what treatment you undergo. I believe you would certainly benefit from laser resurfacing to address the static lines and acne scars and should expect to see a marked improvement.
Dr Diana Tamboli

Why Did Laser Treatment Result in Demarcation Lines?

Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Oct 13, 2018

Hong,
Asians tend to develop post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) status post laser resurfacing. The Erbium laser which was used in your microlaser peel and profractional has less incidence of PIH than CO2 lasers, however PIH can be managed well with compounded creams of steroids, quinones, and tretinoin. The same procedure applied to different people can have different results so it is important for you to see someone trained in cosmetic laser resurfacing to help manage your…