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Dear Dr. Seckel, I’m still saving for a blepharoplasty or the fat injection procedure to help with the dark circles under my eyes that you have recommended as the “gold standards” for this particular problem. While I continue to count my pennies, have you heard anything, positive or negative, about hylexin? Thank you in advance for your reply! Donna, North Chelmsford, MA.

Thursday, February 9th, 2006

Dear Donna,
I have searched for eyelid rejuvenation articles about Hylexin but have only been able to find testimonials on commercial sites. If you want to try Hylexin I would suggest you buy from one of the sites that offers a money back guarantee.
One site which had negative comments from users can be seen by clicking […]

Dear Dr. Seckel, Hollow Eye Socket. What can I do to remedy my eye problem? I want more mass above my eye. All the baby fat is gone and all I have left is a floating eye inside a round socket. Ania, New York, NY.

Friday, February 3rd, 2006

Dear Ania,
I recommend you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in eyelid surgery. The eyelid rejuvenation procedure called blepharoplasty unless it includes a special procedure called a supratarsal fixation would make your problem worse. Fat grafting can improve hollow eyes caused by loss of fat from the lower eyelid but fat […]

PLEASE HELP!! Drooping Eyes 40 year old - after Blepharoplasty. My boyfriend just had upper & lower eyelid (BLEPHAROPLASTY) surgery 11/30/05. Since the surgery both of his lower eyelids are pulled away from his eyes and after doing a lot of searching on the Internet, it appears that he now has ECOTROPION. He still has a lot of tearing plus irritation but we are assuming this could be because it hasn’t been but 10 days. He has an appointment with the doctor who performed the surgery this coming Monday. The doctor is telling him that he doesn’t want Mike walking around for another week or two with his eyes in the conditions they are in. Would you suggest the surgery be performed so soon? I have contacted a plastic surgeon in Oklahoma City, who has been highly recommended by many people… and when I contacted this surgeon, I was told that Mike should not even consider any additional surgeries for 3 to 6 months so that his eyes will have plenty of time to heal. Am just looking for someone else who has had this type of complication after the BLEPHAROPLASTY SURGERY. Also, for the upper eyelids, the line where the stitches were is very rough – not the least bit smooth. Should it be smooth by now or in your opinion, will it finally smooth out within time? Thank you so much in advance for any thoughts or words of advice!!

Monday, January 30th, 2006

Dear Please Help!
From your description your diagnosis of ectropion is very likely correct. Other terms used to describe this problem are scleral show, sad eyed look, and hound dog eyes. You have taken the most important step by contacting a plastic surgeon who has a good reputation. His advice sounds appropriate. When you see the […]

Dear Dr Seckel, I had a blepharoplasty done several years ago. I am happy because the eyelid bags are gone, but now my eyes have a sad look. Can anything be done to fix this. Thanks, Mary Beth, Dallas TX.

Thursday, January 26th, 2006

Dear Mary Beth,
Yes, the sad eyed look or hound dog eyes that happens to some people after blepharoplasty can be corrected. Of course the best cure is prevention. Modern blepharoplasty and eyelid rejuvenation techniques have been modified to prevent the sad eyed look so it does not happen in the first place.
To correct the sad […]

Dear Dr. Seckel, I am going to have a blepharoplasty done to remove the bags under my eyes. Will the blepharoplasty also remove the dark circles under my eyes? I have tried every cream and the dark circles are still there. Thank you. Eve, St Paul, MN.

Monday, January 16th, 2006

Dear Eve,
Thank you for a great question. While eyelid rejuvenation surgery called Blepharoplasty or eye tuck can remove eye bags, blepharoplasty alone will not remove dark circles under the eyes.
The dark circles, called the naso-jugal folds in medical terms, are caused by an attachment between the muscle and skin under the dark circle to […]

Dear Dr Seckel, I got blepharoplasty done about nine years ago. Can lower eyelid Blepharoplasty be performed again? Now I have some loose skin under my eyes at 39 and my doctor wants to use restylane. Is it possible to have the extra skin removed surgically which will last longer than fillers? The baggy skin is slightly moreprominent in one eye than in the other. Are there any procedures that will help me look better and not tired and overworked all the time? The rest of my face is in excellent condition contrasting with my under eyelids. Please help me find answer. Harmohan

Tuesday, December 6th, 2005

Dear Harmohan,
Your question involves a very complex issue- secondary Blepharoplasty – which requires consultation with an expert physician who is very experienced in Blepharoplasty surgery. I will be happy to offer some important information, but you need to consult with and be examined by an expert.
A repeat or secondary blepharoplasty using a traditional scalpel incision […]

Dear Dr. Seckel, Is laser blepharoplasty safe? How do you protect the eye from injury by the laser? Thank you, Sean, Austen Texas.

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005

Dear Sean,
Laser blepharoplasty is a very safe procedure if done by a plastic surgeon who is skilled and experienced at laser eyelid surgery and blepharoplasty. In fact in a research study published several years ago by me in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the complication rate was less with laser blepharoplasty than with […]

Dr. Seckel, People keep telling me I look tired when I am not. How does one get rid of that tired look? Thanks, Maurice, Seattle,WA.

Sunday, October 30th, 2005

Dear Maurice,
You’re complaint about the tired look is one of the most common I hear in my Plastic Surgery practice. Remarkable improvement is possible with laser eyelid rejuvenation.
Most commonly the tired look is caused by facial aging changes around the eyes, loose skin or hooding of the upper eyelids, and most commonly puffy eyes, eye […]