The only thing my doctor says is "you must be one of those". I have lost confidence in the doctor. Would you have any advice for me? Would Arnica help at this point? I am willing to wait for the swelling to go down, but I am beginning to wonder if there is something that I can do to hasten the result. I also have the bumps at the end of where the stitches were and the doctor says, if not better in another week, call and I will inject steroid. I am also not comfortable with that answer.
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To be quite honest, I like your youthful Asian eyelid aesthetics. You have a double eyelid that is soft and pleasing. An upper blepharoplasty can be performed to provide you with a more defined crease although I am not sure that this will truly be a better look for you. Because your eyelid...
If you are not able to close your lids, you should see an ophthalmologist to evaluate the health of your eyes. You should also see an oculoplastic surgeon to evaluate your eyelids and determine what you may require if they don't improve with time. Hope this helps and good luck.
Thank you for the pictures. After evaluating your issues, I would suggest you continue massage and allow a few more weeks to pass. This extra time should allow for any residual edema or swelling to resolve. Although, it does appear that excess upper lid skin can be remaining at the outer...
