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How Long Do Incisional Double Eyelid Surgeries Last?

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Lauren944Sep 7, 2012

I've recently gotten an incisional double eyelid surgery. I'm satisfied with the results but I'm worried that they'll become "undone" (they've swelled down a lot from the last day). So my question is..is it possible for the surgery to become undone?

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Thomas Buonassisi, MD

It is very normal for your creases to vary from day to day. It is a feature that makes you unique. Now if you don't like it , it is possible to surgically create a dominant crease and this is referred to the double eyelid surgery. This should give you a single crease that will be present always....

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Shim Ching, MD

In my opinion, you have ptosis which needs to be addressed.  this means your eyelids are droopy and the position of your upper eyelids needs to be raised. i am not sure which photo represents your postop results.  if the ptosis is addressed, the fold will look smaller.  there...

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Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS

There's no set maximum number of procedures you can have done on your upper lid, and you are certainly safe to undergo a revision once you are healed fully from this most recent surgery.  To achieve a result you are happy with, try to find a qualified surgeon experienced with Asian...

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Shim Ching, MD

I agree that your brows appear a bit too low.  Raising them endoscopically would make the creases look higher.  I would perform the browlift first before considering any further eyelid surgery.  Removing more skin will only lower your brows even more.   You do not...

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Generally, I remove all restrictions for my patients by week 3 after surgery.  You surgeon, who continues to be directly responsible for your care, may feel differently.  Call his or her office and ask them.  They will get you an answer.

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

It would be difficult to create an epicanthic fold in someone who does not already have it. I think it would be a mistake to try to accomplish this.  It will likely not turn out very good.

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