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.
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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