Prolonged Swelling Full Incisional Double Eyelid Surgery

One year is a little long after Asian Double Eyelid Surgery. Ultimately, I would need to see your pictures or in person. It is possible that this swelling could be from scar tissue, it could be due to the crease being set too high / too low, it could be due to the crease was not set deep enough and some thicker tissue was incorporated into the crease. Sometimes the thickness is related to the thicker brow tissue being pulled over the crease. All reasons require different... more

True prolonged swelling one year after double eyelid surgery is rare. However, it does take scars at least a year to mature. In this case, photographs would be helpful. It is possible that a thickened scar may contribute to a more "swollen" look. Your best bet is to have your surgeon evaluate your incisions.