I had this done 5 weeks ago. It was uneven straight away but was told it was swelling. I have darkened the incision line to highlight it better to you. What do I do now? Which side has been done correctly? Both sides seem to have excess skin at outer corners and when I wear my glasses, I have webbing in the inner corners. The surgeon took very little time to mark out my eyes, it was low lighting and I had had oral sedation. He was an experieced American surgeon. What should I do? Thank you.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: If you are not happy Hi HillyhillFirstly asymmetry is a normal part of facial anatomy and no two halves of the face are the same. In some prior to surgery there is more excess skin on one side compared to the other and when we mark the eyes, we follow the natural creases of the eyes as apposed to making them symmetrical. It is important to see whether they look asymmetrical when your eyes are open as by this time the swelling and bruising should have fully subsided so you should be able to see the end result. The scars will fade over time and will be virtually invisible in a few months however if they look asymmetrical now then perhaps lack of attention to detail has caused less to be removed from one side than it should have been.The webbing in the corner of your eye's is commonly from scar being extended further than necessary. This tends to settle over the next few months however if it hasn't then a small local anaesthetic procedure can be performed to improve it. However it will never get rid of the scar as these are permanent.Good Luck
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February 16, 2016
Answer: If you are not happy Hi HillyhillFirstly asymmetry is a normal part of facial anatomy and no two halves of the face are the same. In some prior to surgery there is more excess skin on one side compared to the other and when we mark the eyes, we follow the natural creases of the eyes as apposed to making them symmetrical. It is important to see whether they look asymmetrical when your eyes are open as by this time the swelling and bruising should have fully subsided so you should be able to see the end result. The scars will fade over time and will be virtually invisible in a few months however if they look asymmetrical now then perhaps lack of attention to detail has caused less to be removed from one side than it should have been.The webbing in the corner of your eye's is commonly from scar being extended further than necessary. This tends to settle over the next few months however if it hasn't then a small local anaesthetic procedure can be performed to improve it. However it will never get rid of the scar as these are permanent.Good Luck
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February 15, 2016
Answer: Uneven eyelids 5 weeks post blepharoplasty Thank you for sharing your concerns and photos. You are still early in the recovery process and should not be too worried yet. At 5 weeks, asymmetry due to residual swelling is not unusual. Reevaluate your appearance in another 3 months and see your doctor at that time. Good luck,
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February 15, 2016
Answer: Uneven eyelids 5 weeks post blepharoplasty Thank you for sharing your concerns and photos. You are still early in the recovery process and should not be too worried yet. At 5 weeks, asymmetry due to residual swelling is not unusual. Reevaluate your appearance in another 3 months and see your doctor at that time. Good luck,
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Answer: Uneven upper lid incisions From your photo it does appear to me that the upper eyelid incisions on both sides are higher than what I would generally recommend. As the incisions heal, over time, they tend to rise up another 1 to 2mm, which is why I err on the side of placing them lower to begin with. I do agree with you that the right side is higher than the left, but it would be more helpful if you posted a photo with your eyes open. There can be preexisting asymmetries between the eye position within the eye sockets that make a difference in where the lid crease forms. What matters most is not where the incision is placed when your eyes are closed, but rather how the lid fold drapes over the incision, and how much of the platform shows (the area between your lashes and the skin fold). Best wishes.
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Answer: Uneven upper lid incisions From your photo it does appear to me that the upper eyelid incisions on both sides are higher than what I would generally recommend. As the incisions heal, over time, they tend to rise up another 1 to 2mm, which is why I err on the side of placing them lower to begin with. I do agree with you that the right side is higher than the left, but it would be more helpful if you posted a photo with your eyes open. There can be preexisting asymmetries between the eye position within the eye sockets that make a difference in where the lid crease forms. What matters most is not where the incision is placed when your eyes are closed, but rather how the lid fold drapes over the incision, and how much of the platform shows (the area between your lashes and the skin fold). Best wishes.
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February 15, 2016
Answer: 5 weeks postop blepharoplasty At five weeks you are not seeing your final result. Give your eyelids a chance to heal. If the issues persist discuss with your surgeon.
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February 15, 2016
Answer: 5 weeks postop blepharoplasty At five weeks you are not seeing your final result. Give your eyelids a chance to heal. If the issues persist discuss with your surgeon.
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