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Crease Under Eye After Blepharoplasty

asked 5 months ago by panic merchant in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by A.J. Amadi, MD
Question viewed 184 times
Tags: age 45-54, under eyes, female, 1 month post-op, crease

Hi, 5 weeks ago I had upper eyelid surgery to fix heavy eyelids and lower eyelid surgery to remove bags. Over the past week, I have noticed a crease forming about 4mm under the incision on my left eye (right eye in the picture). I am worried that something has gone wrong, the fat has moved and is going to leave me with a fairly noticeable bag. I know it is early stages yet but my surgeon is on holidays and I can't ask him. My right eye is smaller (didn't realise before surgery). I am 45

8 answers to Crease Under Eye After Blepharoplasty

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Your photos seem pretty reasonable....

....for two months out. And there will be more improvement as things progress. Things can settle even up to a year after surgery. There is nothing significantly worrisome that we see here this far out from surgery. You do have some natural eye asymmetry that was present before surgery [left eye is higher than the right eye]. Patients often recognize an old problem after surgery because they are more focused on their eyes post operatively. This is one of the reasons surgeons take preop... more
A.J. Amadi, MD

Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Early Postoperative Crease in Lower Eyelid

It is not unusual to have irregular swelling in the early postoperative period. I would agree with some lower eyelid massage. It is also imperative that you follow up with your surgeon upon their return from the holidays.
Michael Sundine, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.drsundine.com

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If you have concerns about your eyelid surgery, check back with your surgeon.

Eyelid surgery takes some time to completely heal. If you have concerns about you results, check back the the surgeon who did you procedure.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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Postoperative fears after eyelid surgery

I would suggest eyelid massage 10 times a day 5 weeks after blepharoplasty. There is nothing to do at this point. I would wait at least 6 months before becoming concerned.
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon
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The two sides are quite different.

Dear Panic First time does improve so much. What is a concern today may be much less of an issue as time goes by. It is important to allow the eyelids 6 to 12 months to heal before addressing any issues that bother you. There are occasional reasons to violate this rule but generally this has stood the test of time. In looking at the photos, it appears that you left eye sits higher in the head than the right eye. Also the left eye appears to be a little more... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Crease or hollow after lower blepharoplasty

We can see the crease under the right eye, and it appears more as a hollow. As long as you are comfortable you will have to wait it out and see what your surgeon has to say about the asymmetry. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Has the fat moved?

You are right! You are still in the "early stages" of healing. Give it time and be patient! Have confidence in your doctor and ask him/her opinion! Chances are you will be fine. It takes time to heal and final results aren't apparent for 6-12 months.
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.kassmd.com

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Blepharoplasty

Quite often after blepharoplasty there is swelling and the skin below the incision can line can look thicker than the top. This usually gets better with time.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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