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4 Weeks After Surgery My Eyes Look Large and Fake Which I Don't Like, Can Anything Be Done?

asked 3 months ago by HelenAl
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
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Tags: 3 weeks post-op, fake look, options, unhappy

I had upper eyelid surgery 3.5 weeks ago. I feel suicidal. I haven't left the house since the surgery. My eyes look massive and fake even though I asked for natural look. I went to the only ophthalmic surgeon with a fellowship in eye plastic surgery in the country I live in. I have attached photos. Please provide an honest opinion and let me know what can be done. I am hysterical. Thank you for your help.

4 answers to 4 Weeks After Surgery My Eyes Look Large and Fake Which I Don't Like, Can Anything Be Done?

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Large eyes after an upper eyelid surgery

I think you will see a sizable change over the next 4-6 weeks as the swelling goes down. The eyelid skin is quite thin and even minimal amounts of swelling can make one look different.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Unnatural Eyelid Lift

After reviewing your photos I thinks all is well. There is some mild swelling of the upper eyelid but the result at this point in time looks fine. Give the lids about three months before making any final judgements about the result. Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Too soon!

As mentioned below, 3 1/2 weeks is quite early for you to be worried. Based on the postop photos, I assure you that the early results do not seem unreasonable. Not seeing the preop photos does make it more difficult to make an assessment. Suicidal thoughts are quite serious and I urge you to seek help with a mental health worker. Best of luck
A.J. Amadi, MD

Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon
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I am so sorry that you are feeling bad after cosmetic eyelid surgery.

Dear Helen The first thing you need to do is deal with you feelings of wanting to kill yourself. I urge you to get professional emotional help for these feelings today. If necessary, consider seeking help today at a hospital. Killing yourself is forever. WIth time there are many options to help your appearance. Depression after cosmetic surgery is not unheard of. Once you are feeling better emotionally, it will be far easier for you to get help for... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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