In a Double Eyelid Surgery Revision, Can the Crease Be Lowered?

It is usually easier to lower a crease then to raise a crease. See an Oculoplastic surgeon who is familiar with the anatomy. You will probably need a new incision in your eyelid.

Lowering the upper eyelid fold is relatively easy. raising it is the hard thing to do. There are several options. Make sure you see someone with significant experience in eyelid surgery and that you are very specific in what you wish.

Having treated many patients who have had this type of procedure performed, it is possible to lower the fold following surgery. I usually utilize one of two techniques: 1) Fat grafting a thin layer of fat above the crease will sometimes push it down. 2) Excising the crease and lowering it is also an option, as long as there is sufficient skin left to do so. You should see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon experienced in Double Eyelid procedures (and their... more