Practice, Michael L. Kreidstein MD, MS, FRCSC
300 York Mills Rd
#211
Toronto ON M2L 2Y5
Canada
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Asked 2014-01-15
My lower eyelid is drooping so much that you can see the red inside the lower lid and it waters all the time, due to a stopped up tear duct. My doctor wants to do a skin graft to pull the lower lid back into place. When I consulted (on the phone) another doctor they said the procedure they do is to…
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Michael L. Kreidstein, MD, MS, FRCSC
Answered: 2014-01-15
Hi Duck!
Unless you have lost lower eyelid skin through a burn or similar injury, it is unlikely that a skin graft is the right operation. A procedure to lift and tighten the corner of your eye (canthoplasty) will generally permit a quicker recovery and a better result than a skin graft. A consultation with a plastic surgeon who can offer both procedures is your best next step.
Asked 2014-01-15
Is there a limit to the amount removed based upon the patient's size/weight/needs?
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Michael L. Kreidstein, MD, MS, FRCSC
Answered: 2014-01-15
Hi Richard,
There are generally no limits to how much is removed in a tummy tuck (we have removed over 70lbs from a tummy in single operation), unlike liposuction in which safe volume limits have been described. It is important that enough tissue is left behind to allow for a safe closure with a good cosmetic result.
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Practice, Michael L. Kreidstein MD, MS, FRCSC
300 York Mills Rd
#211
Toronto ON M2L 2Y5
Canada