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I accidentally rubbed my eyes, will the swelling go down? (photos)

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asher28Jul 27, 2015

I received a double eyelid surgery around June 19th in South Korea. I have had my stitches removed and returned back to the US because I was only in Korea for a visit. Last night, I accidentally rubbed at my left eye and didn't realize it until I woke up and felt my hand rubbing at it. It was after a few more minutes of resting that I realized my left eye got really swollen and it looks really different from my right eye. Will the swelling go down?

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

Even though you are prone to form keloids, this is very rare to see in the eyelids. It is important to inform your surgeon of your propensity to form them, so extra caution can be given. Make an appointment with an oculoplastic surgeon who handles Asian eyelids and complex cases. Good luck. 

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Your eyelid might be swollen. You can try cold compresses and take Benedry at nighttime. If you are not improving, see an eyelid specialist who can manage unusual problems (oculoplastic surgeon). Your condition is likely to resolve with time.

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

Thank you for the question. Most patients are anxious for the first week following eyelid surgery, because bruising and swelling is often asymmetric. Give it a good 3 weeks before you start trying to judge the results. No oculoplastic surgeon can determine how the final outcome will appear at...

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As long as your parents agree, surgery can be performed at your age. Typically young people prefer to have non incisional procedure and because you have been using glue and tape, that will help to form the crease with this technique. If you use glue or tape too long that will stretch the skin so...

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Yes, it can be corrected. Make a small crease below the current parallel crease and remove the skin between two creases, so you will not get two separated crease afterward. Also your crease have quite thick muscle under the skin which sometimes patients called this as sausage crease can be...

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Charles S. Lee, MD, FACS

Asian creases tend to be smaller than non-Asians. I would recommended enlarging the crease and removing some of the overhang of skin in order to have more of your "platform" show. In some cases, a browlift needs to be done at the same time to prevent the brow from dropping down and covering up...

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