Most upper eyelid surgery is straightforward and satisfactory results are on par for the course. However, even with the most skilled surgeons, things may not turn out as expected. These issues include asymmetry, scarring, recurrence, and dry eyes. Thankfully, these are relatively uncommon, and most are treatable through secondary (repeat) blepharoplasty.
Secondary blepharoplasty is a more complex procedure due to the altered anatomy and scarring. An experienced and well-trained plastic surgeon will perform a thorough assessment to determine the deficiencies and discuss your expectations with you and review potential complications. Then, with delicate care, he should be able to address these deficiencies via a secondary blepharoplasty.
