I got eyelid surgery abroad 7 years ago. After the initial healing period, eyelids still felt swollen and thick. The surgeon said it required more time. Now 7 years later, it still feels very tight to look upwards, and aesthetically it still appears swollen and puffy, increasing in the past couple of years. If I wink, the other eye has a very indented crease. (gained 20 pounds from birth, but no other major changes.) Does weight gain play into this? Or poor surgery? Not sure what my next step is.
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Dear vivoco,
Thank you for your question. Yes, it is possible to undergo revision Asian eyelid surgery. It is best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with Asian blepharoplasty, including with revision surgeries.
Best regards,
David Kahng,...
Hi. Greetings from the UK! What you're describing sounds very much like what we call in the business as reflex hyperlacrimation. Although epicanthoplasty surgery done badly can damage the tear duct drainage apparatus, it's pretty unlikely. Indeed even if you do have punctal or upper...
This could have occurred for a number of reasons - it could be the beginning of a keloid scar or it could be a reaction to the stitching used. You should return to your original surgeon for their opinion on this.
