I got double eyelid surgery 2 weeks ago & 7 days ago I noticed a clear white knot popping out of my skin so I went back to my surgeon to get it clipped. A couple days later I could tell the buried sutures split because I saw and felt 2 hard dots on my eyelids (1 from the knot being clipped & 1 in the middle). I noticed my swelling has gone down a lot but the lumps & bumps are so noticible. Are these dangerous and will they go down with time? I really need a second opinion please. Thank you!
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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.
It is difficult to tell from the photograph but it can take 6-12 months for final healing of the scar after eyelid surgery, so this will improve. That said, I would visit with your surgeon or other eyelid specialist to make sure you don’t have abnormal scarring which can be treated with creams o...
Thank you for your photos. In asian blepharoplasty, the crease should be designed to sit and fold along the incision point. There is a possibility that you have some residual swelling in the area above the incision which is giving the appearance of a second crease. It is too early to tell at t...