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Asian Double Eyelid Surgery, for the Second Time?
Hello everyone ! I had an asian eyelid surgery in March 2009. My doctor did a wonderful job but my fold is not as big as I wanted. I was wondering if it was safe to have another asian eyelid surgery to cut the corner of my eyes and make them look bigger. I want my double eyelids to show instead of having inner creases, which I already had pre-surgery. Is it worth the money and is it safe to have this procedure again? Thank you !
Asked 26 months ago by
GirlfromNYC in queens, ny
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Double eyelid crease formation and epicanthoplasty can be done as a revision
Double eyelid crease formation and epicanthoplasty can be done as a revision. There are a few nuances that need to be considered in this situation. Making a higher crease, will or may entail a higher incision and fixation at a higher point with also more skin excision. It is usually easier than making a higher crease smaller.
When you mention opening the corner of your eyes, do you mean the inner or outer corners. The inner corners are more likely the area...
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Yes, revision eyelid surgery is reasonable
Hello Rachel,
It is not unusual to have the lid height drop slightly over time. Your crease position was likely set at 6 or 7mm, but may have required some more skin excision at the time to enhance your new lid posiiton. Your result is overall very nice, very natural but I have treated a number of patients who have asked about the same concerns. I cannot tell if you need a medial epicanthoplasty (inner lid skin release), but since you are now 9 months out from surgery, you are in a safe...
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You can have a second double eyelid operation
It's reasonable to redo the double eyelid and also perform the epicanthoplasty. Ideally, combining your eyelid surgery with a browlift would give you a nicer result, but that may be more surgery than you want to undergo at this time.
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Oriental eyes
You said your doctor did a wonderful job.
Discuss your concerns with him/her. The surgery can be redone but carries a certain risk. The inner eye (you might be talking about the EPICANTHAL FOLD) can be repaired, but puts a scar on the inside of the eye.
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Repeat Asian Double Eyelid Procedure
You might be OK with a strengthening of the crease towards the nose. The problem is if it is cut there may be a more noticeable scar. Sometimes a suture technique can be used with less of a risk of a noticeable scar. Good Luck.
West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Repeat double eyelid surgery
It sounds like your surgeon did well by you and that you have confidence in them. What is their advice? Perhaps see a few other surgeons and ask the question. More scars might detract from a nice result.
There is an old saying in surgery that "perfection is the enemy of good!" Watch out for this as further surgery might ruin the result you currently enjoy.
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Repeat Asian Eyelid
In order to achieve a greater definition in the inner corner of the eyelid, you will require an incision in this area, This has the potential to create a visible scar and is generally not used for this reason,
