What Can I Do About Asymmetric Double Eyelid Crease Post-Op Asian Eyelid Surgery?

Photos would be helpful to determine if your problem needs early correction or the usual 6mo waiting period. Asymmetries generally improve vastly as time goes by. The most common causes are preexisting (unrecognised) ptosis and and asymmetric brow position, which can cause an asymmetric outcome if your surgeon were to use a ruler to precisely replicate the two sides. Photos frequently look much worse than in real life, so without more information, I would recommend keeping in touch... more

Having said that, now that you have had surgery, pateints is essential. Getting revised too early is a big mistake. Even when the crease look like they have been set improperly, time has a way of helping this. Also some surgery who appear to specialize in Asian eyelid surgery are not really skilled in the techniques that are critical to tweaking the surgery after the fact. You will definitely been swollen and this will make your creases appear too high. Small... more

You may still have some swelling following your surgery a month ago that will continue to decrease. You should have close follow up with your original surgeon. The first surgery is the easiest to do, so choosing a surgeon wisely the first time is important; unfortunately, I have seen patients who have required multiple revisions following an unsuccessful initial surgery elsewhere.