I am about 2.5 weeks post-op from Asian double Eyelid surgery. I have noticed that when I close my eyes, there is a small fold of excess skin at the crease/suture line. Is this normal at this stage of healing or will I need a revision? Did the surgeon not remove enough skin? It looks weird when my eyes are closed. I do not want to get a Brow lift. Thx.
February 4, 2011
Answer: Eyelid Surgery or Browlift for excessive eyelid skin.
Another vote for waiting for swelling and healing to occur. You bring up an interesting point. Without knowing your age a discussion of a browlift is appropriate and necessary in certain individuals. A upper eyelid surgery alone can do more harm in some patients who require a browlift to correct significant brow ptosis. It is a big mistake to remove to much of the skin of the upper eyelid. This skin is irreplaceable and appearance of the thick brow skin that has dropped to just above the lid skin surgically removed eyelid skin can create problems. This is not only aesthetic because the thin skin of the eyelid sutured to the thick skin of the brow creates a harsh look which is difficult to correct. Even worse this may create lagopthalmos (inability to close the eyelids). Although you may be able to close your eyes voluntarily with force, asleep the lids will not fully close causing a disturbing appearance to others. Typically the eye is protected due to a dolls eye phenomenon but it can cause drying and irritation. Just a word of precaution. Overall, you should do fine and time should help with any concerns.
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February 4, 2011
Answer: Eyelid Surgery or Browlift for excessive eyelid skin.
Another vote for waiting for swelling and healing to occur. You bring up an interesting point. Without knowing your age a discussion of a browlift is appropriate and necessary in certain individuals. A upper eyelid surgery alone can do more harm in some patients who require a browlift to correct significant brow ptosis. It is a big mistake to remove to much of the skin of the upper eyelid. This skin is irreplaceable and appearance of the thick brow skin that has dropped to just above the lid skin surgically removed eyelid skin can create problems. This is not only aesthetic because the thin skin of the eyelid sutured to the thick skin of the brow creates a harsh look which is difficult to correct. Even worse this may create lagopthalmos (inability to close the eyelids). Although you may be able to close your eyes voluntarily with force, asleep the lids will not fully close causing a disturbing appearance to others. Typically the eye is protected due to a dolls eye phenomenon but it can cause drying and irritation. Just a word of precaution. Overall, you should do fine and time should help with any concerns.
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November 19, 2010
Answer: Excess skin at two weeks after double eyelid surgery
At two weeks or so, the excess skin you are noticing is likely related to post-operative swelling. Swelling should settle down within three months. If the issue persists at that point, then evaluation for possible revision is reasonable. But at two weeks it is too early.
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November 19, 2010
Answer: Excess skin at two weeks after double eyelid surgery
At two weeks or so, the excess skin you are noticing is likely related to post-operative swelling. Swelling should settle down within three months. If the issue persists at that point, then evaluation for possible revision is reasonable. But at two weeks it is too early.
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