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I just had my blepharoplasty done 5 days ago and I am a lil concerned about the way my lid line is can someone please help me

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A perfectly executed surgery can look uneven at a few days.  More time is needed to determine the result.                                                                                                                                                       Kenneth Hughes, MD                                                                                                           Los Angeles, CA

Craig S. Rock, MD, FACS · Answer

It is normal for eyelids to swell differently after surgery and heal at different rates.  Eyelids also tend to bruise differently, as can be seen in your photos.  It is likely to be several months before you have some idea of how your eyelids are going to turn out.

	I would recommend discussing your concerns with your surgeon as well as establishing a follow-up appointment schedule to keep you reassured that you are progressing normally.

	Best wishes.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

But then it is only 5 days.  This will look much better in another week, month, two months, etc.  It will generally be 4 to 6 months before it is reasonable to decide what type of result you have here.  Generally this early out from surgery it is pretty common to look asymmetric even if the result is perfect 4 months later.  Hang in there.

Mitesh Kapadia, MD, PhD · Answer

Five days is much to early to worry about asymmetry after surgery. Make sure to discuss your concerns with your surgeon at your follow-up visit and give yourself time to heal.

Michel Siegel, MD · Answer

It appears that there is a slight asymmetry between the eyes, however it seems to be related to the early swelling related to your surgery.

	it is very common to see this after blepharoplasty.

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