Uneven Eyelids Crease? Any advice or options? 1 month post-op. (photos)

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5 weeks ago, I got my double eyelid surgery done, along with upper & lower blepharoplasty. My concern today is my obvious asymmetry in my eyelid crease. (By the way, my eyelids are naturally double lids already but with few lines on them.) Now after the surgery, my right eye's crease incision lines are too high and crooked, which always me feel as if it's pulling my eye up all the time. Also, feels tight & uncomfortable. Very depressed now. Please help & tell me what options to fix my eyelids?

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

The appearance and height of your creases will continue to change as your eyelids heal and the swelling resolves over the course of this year.  Symmetry will likely improve as you heal, but follow up closely with your surgeon to ensure the best results.

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

You will need to continue to wait.  It's unlikely you can or should lower your crease at this time.  In the next several months you can consider fat grafting and possible revision Asian blepharoplasty.Chase Lay MDAsian eyelid surgery specialist

Paul Nazemi, MD · Answer

You are still early in the post operative healing period.  Post operative asymmetry can occur after surgery, even in the most experienced hands.  If the asymmetry is still present at 3 months, a revision and still bothersome, a revision of the eyelid can be considered.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there and thank you for the images,
With double eyelid surgery, it's important to be patient to see the final results. 5 weeks is too soon to see the end result. Complete healing will take months, so the whole process is more like a marathon than a sprint to the finish line. You should be quite satisfied with your results in the long run. Remember too that each person heals differently based on various factors. If you are concerned about your results, consult the surgeon who performed your surgery.
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Uneven Eyelids Crease? Any advice or options? 1 month post-op. (photos)

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