POSTED UNDER Double Eyelid Surgery Reviews
21 Yrs Old W/ a Medium Crease
UPDATED FROM buhbuhyan
1 year post
1 Year Post Op
buhbuhyanJune 9, 2015
WORTH IT$3,000
Hello everyone, one year ago I decided to do this surgery... it changed my life. The first couple of months was very hard. I was extremely depressed and suicidal the first couple of months. I'm glad that changed.
I am now at one year post op. My eyelids are uneven but I'm really okay with that. Sometimes I don't notice and other people don't notice as well. I'm 10x more confident than before. I'm really that I decided to do this surgery.
I am now at one year post op. My eyelids are uneven but I'm really okay with that. Sometimes I don't notice and other people don't notice as well. I'm 10x more confident than before. I'm really that I decided to do this surgery.
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UPDATED FROM buhbuhyan
8 months post
9 Months Post Op
buhbuhyanFebruary 24, 2015
Almost 9 months post op! The scars are completely gone. My asymmetry exists but that happens. I'm still happy :)
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February 24, 2015
You look great! I was looking your scar at 4 months and it was awesome. I am too not worry about asymmetry anymore but my scar at 3 months is still terrible.
February 26, 2015
Thanks! At 4 months, my scars were still there but they blended into my skin (color wise). 3 months? You have a long ways to go still, I wouldn't be too worried!
February 27, 2015
Looking great ! look perfect to me. Happy for you. I just had my done two days ago. Yes, it is asymmetry :). hope it is just swelling not the ptosis problem. I am scared. Time goes by so slow now...
February 27, 2015
Thank you!! It's going to be a VERY LONG process. You have to be very patient. You should create a RealSelf - trust me, it makes time go by faster!
March 2, 2015
Thank you. I am impatiently waiting. I will create profile. I find reading comments and reviews very helpful. Real pics and real life experience. Pics posted by dr are no help (they're all look perfect).
March 4, 2015
They look great! Just thought I'd let you know like many others on here--thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It really helps reading about someone who went through or is going through the same thing as you. I had a poorly done surgery about 4 years ago and am looking at getting a revision done. But like you said it's something I never ever ever wanted to go through again!! Very nerve racking but I must get to it soon.. I have pretty awful scars. Anyways I hope you're well!
March 13, 2015
You're welcome! And thank you for the kind words :)
I hope all goes well with you too. If you get a revision you should keep me updated!
March 22, 2015
Hi wow your scarring is all gone! Your left eye is kind of like my right eye, where it protrudes out a little more.. Not sure if that's a surgical error or our bodies own swelling and healing issue.. ??
March 23, 2015
Well, all surgical healing take at least 1 year to heal completely.. so hopefully it'll become more even but I doubt it at this time. I'm almost at my 1 year and I'm happy with it although it's uneven. I don't think it's a surgical error. I think it's a combination of swelling and how well you take care of yourself will definitely affect your healing process.
UPDATED FROM buhbuhyan
7 months post
7 Months Post Op
buhbuhyanJanuary 9, 2015
Hello - I'm 7 months post op today :)
What I can you guys - I'm still swelling. It's not a lot but I can tell. My eyelids aren't even. I noticed I have some Ptosis in my left eye. You can tell because the lid hangs lower than my right eye making the crease appear bigger. It does bother me and I've considered a revision but I don't have the funds - and I really really really really do not ever want to go through this experience again. Lol - I fear it may be worse the 2nd round. Also - I feel that my eyelids are even enough that I can be happy with them. I'm 100% happier now then I was before. Going into this surgery, I knew the outcomes. There is no such thing as perfect. I think my expectations were just too high.
Plus - some people have told me they can't see the unevenness in my eyes. Or that it's really not noticeable. I'm so picky! But, I am happy.
What I can you guys - I'm still swelling. It's not a lot but I can tell. My eyelids aren't even. I noticed I have some Ptosis in my left eye. You can tell because the lid hangs lower than my right eye making the crease appear bigger. It does bother me and I've considered a revision but I don't have the funds - and I really really really really do not ever want to go through this experience again. Lol - I fear it may be worse the 2nd round. Also - I feel that my eyelids are even enough that I can be happy with them. I'm 100% happier now then I was before. Going into this surgery, I knew the outcomes. There is no such thing as perfect. I think my expectations were just too high.
Plus - some people have told me they can't see the unevenness in my eyes. Or that it's really not noticeable. I'm so picky! But, I am happy.
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January 9, 2015
Ur eyes look great even though they are alil uneven,im almost 3months post op and i have the same problem,stil hoping my eyes will even out.
thanks for updating new pics
January 9, 2015
I just checked out your profile, your eyes look amazing! :) I notice that your eyes are uneven too, but I looked for that. Honestly, you can barely notice it. Nobody's perfect. I should take my own advice, lol!
January 9, 2015
Hey, I like your eyes!!! I hardly notice any uneven in your eyelids. I'm going to see my dr. next Friday for 3 months post-op. The multiple creases on my right eyelid went away, thank God!!! The left eyelid still has two creases but I think they're getting better. And yes, my left eyelid is bigger than my right eyelid. It's very noticeable not like yours. But maybe I have to live with that too, because that's something I was born with and if I ask the dr. why didn't he fix it, he's going to blame it on my eyelid anyway. Like you, I don't want to go through the revision at all because I don't ever want to go through that experience of surgery ever again!!!
January 10, 2015
Thanks!! Lol I'm glad those creases went away! You're lucky because 3 months are still early and you are still healing so things will get better! Even though my eyelids are uneven - I still don't regret this surgery!
January 10, 2015
Did he do ptosis repair on your right eye? He initially told me I have ptosis on my right eye but when he saw me in person, he said it was my left eye so he didn't fix the muscle on the right. Now that I'm 3 weeks out, I feel the side that had ptosis repair feels much different. It feels supported and awake and looks slightly more alert. I've asked everyone and no one notices unless I point it out. I realize I started with a lot of asymmetry and I look 1000% better so it's not a big deal. I do think my right side will need ptosis repair later though. It feels heavier and more tired if that makes sense. If I manually hold my eyebrow up on that side it takes the weight off and it feels like the side that had ptosis repair done. Is that how your eye feels?
January 10, 2015
I had Ptosis repair repair on both eyes. I actually can't feel the difference. I think what bothers me the post is that one eye looks lazy. The thing with pictures is that I only capture certain angles. I feel that it looks worse in person, but other people says it's fine - even if they notice the unevenness. If I put make up on, you can't tell its uneven - which is a plus! I only wear make up when I go out. Lol.
January 10, 2015
You look fantastic! Thanks for posting new pics! Your photos are the best in here...you came a long way and don't worry because you look really good! I am 6 weeks post op and trying not to panic with everything wrong I can see right now! Nobody has perfect even anything anyway! However I couldn't help myself and already contacted some doctors for a revision and they all say I will have to wait at least 1 year so I will have to wait and see if I really need and really WANT to go through this ordeal again! I am even thinking about going to the US or Korea to do it because Australian docs are definitely not as experienced as Americans or Koreans docs. All the best!
January 10, 2015
Thank you so much! Hahahahah! I did exactly what you did! I started making plans and arrangements for a revision! I wanted to go to Korea because they were best at lowering eyelids! I was going to study abroad in Korea and be there for a year so family and friends won't see me while I'm healing. Btw: I'm actually going to study abroad there for 8 weeks in the summer - exciting! (because I already applied when I planned my revision lol). I'm glad I'm the only "crazy" one! I stopped doing that's around 3/4 months post op!
January 10, 2015
Being crazy like us really does help though. I encourage it because it gives you hope :) pleasee patient though. Hopefully you heal nicely and don't need the revision!
January 11, 2015
I am totally crazy! Ahahhaha...Specially because I decided to do this with a doctor not specialized in Asian lids! Ahahaha..I should have listen to my Korean friend who said Korean plastic surgeons are the best in lids..anyway....hopefully she can come with me to ask questions otherwise I prefer to go to the U.S. as I am planning a trip to do the California Coast anyway. I contacted already Dr Lay from San Jose. I read really good reviews about him. In Australia just to visit the doctors for the first time is $250 so it is hard to go and meet a lot of them...and they haven't done a lot of asian lids. So...now....I am gonna try just to wait for 3-4 months and then I might have a FaceTime consultation with some overseas doctors. I hope you have a great time in Korea and let us know how you going and whether or not you are gonna do a revision in Korea.
January 11, 2015
FYI: My Doctor Dr. Charles Lee does feel email consultations! You can email him your pictures and he'll give you an honest review about what he can do to them and give the cost! Check him out too - if you don't think you'll like him - it's a free consultation! Why not!
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