Lower Eyelids can be Raised to Correct Previous Surgery, but Not Advised to Change Natural Eye Shape

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A gentleman asks if he can change the shape of his lower eyelids by raising them. He has researched into lower eyelid raising procedures such as the lateral canthoplasty and lateral tarsal strip.

New York oculofacial plastic surgeon Amiya Prasad, MD reviews the pictures of his eyes now, and the shape he wants in this video, explaining how not only skin and soft tissue determines the shape of the eyelids, but also bone structure:

1:18 - Samples of Dr. Prasad’s work with the lower eyelids, including raising pulled down lower eyelids from surgical work done by other doctors
1:54 - Why a complex surgery to raise lower eyelids may not raise the height enough to make surgery worthwhile for this person
2:40 - Why bone structure, tendons, eyeball, and soft tissue are all important in determining shape of lower eyelids
3:16 - Why pulling the eyelid with these procedures to get a level lower eyelid may not work
3:45 - The three parts of lower eyelid anatomy that provide support and proper position, and surgical procedures to restore the lower eyelids
4:45 - Why graft material is needed to raise lower eyelids, which is more complex and with more variables
5:50 - Why eyelid surgery is a commitment because surgery cannot be fully undone
6:24 - Why complex surgery may get 1-2 millimeters of raising the lower eyelid, which may not be enough for the person who wants to change their eye shape
6:38 - Why oculoplastic/oculofacial plastic surgeons are the small number of surgeons who can attempt this procedure
7:03 - Why complex eyelid surgery, even when done by specialists, may need follow-up or revision procedures

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