The Causes and Repair of Ectropion from Previous Eyelid Surgery, and How it's Avoided

More on revision eyelid surgery, ectropion, and eyelid retraction: http://eyelifts.com/eye-lift-revision/ For more about Dr. Prasad's training and background, please go to: http://eyelifts.com/about-dr-prasad-n... A person underwent a blepharoplasty procedure which resulted in ectropion, recessed lower eyelids, extremely dry eyes, and a painful burning sensation in their eyes and eyelids. They state their first doctor removed some muscles and tissues during the procedure, and another doctor offered to do a skin graft to help raise the eyelids. New York oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. reviews this person’s concerns in this video, and explains the complexities of a procedure such as lower eyelid surgery, and how slight imbalances can cause problems that affect overall eye health: 2:01 — Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience as a specialist in revision cosmetic eyelid surgery 2:39 — How lower eyelid surgery is quite complex, and how complications are a common occurrence when skin and tissue are excised and removed unnecessarily 3:37 — Dr. Prasad discusses the anatomy of the eyelid and how any structural imbalance in the lower eyelid can result in malposition of the eyelids, which ultimately affects eye health 5:53 — The strategy of revision eyelid surgery is to restore correct anatomy 7:11 — Factors that contribute to undesirable healing; and how platelet-rich plasma combined with extracellular matrix helps to expedite healing 8:26 — Understanding eyelid anatomy, the principles of eyelid retraction and ectropion, and the importance of restoring correct eyelid anatomy are all critical for a successful outcome 9:17 — Why there are no shortcuts when it comes to eyelid surgery 9:59 — Dr. Prasad’s recommendation CONNECT WITH US! Facebook ▸▸▸ www.facebook.com/DrAmiyaPrasad Twitter ▸▸▸ twitter.com/@AmiyaPrasadMD Tumblr ▸▸▸ dramiyaprasad.tumblr.com Pinterest ▸▸▸ www.pinterest.com/amiyaprasadmd Prasad Cosmetic Surgery ▸▸▸ www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com Eyelifts ▸▸▸ www.eyelifts.com Puffy Eyes ▸▸▸ www.puffyeyes.com