I did dst and epi almost 1 and half month ago. One of the inner corner of my eye seems longer. One eye have more white area. Furthermore, the smaller eye seem to have higher eyelid tapering. Sometimes i feel like one of my eyeball is higher than the other. Or when the eyeball move, its not proportioned to each other. My eyes werent like this beforr surgery. I know i have to wait for at least 6 months for revision. But i need reassurance. What kind of revision i would need? Thank you
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Revision epicanthoplasty and double eyelid
The spitting suture if left there can cause infection, even if it is a monofilament suture, as we usually use non-absorbable sutures for DST. I would return to the surgeon right away! At this point, you likely have built enough scar tissue to hold the fold. It would be up to your surgeon if and...
Leo Kim, FRACS(Plast), MS(Plast), MBBS(Hons) says:
2 weeks is too early to tell any final result whatsoever. Be in continuous touch with your surgeon, he/she will walk you through the recovery process.
Wish you the best in your journey,
Dr Leo Kim, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney
At this point, you may not be seeing your final result because of some residual swelling. Nonetheless, if the desired result is not obtained with the suture technique, discuss this issue with your surgeon who may offer another technique.
