When I went in for my consultation same day surgery I told the surgeon what I wanted. He used a metal paper clip and measured my eyes it was placed high, so I asked him if that was how high it would be - he didn't say much just showed me a purple sharpie and drew on my eyelid he asked me if that was ok. Honestly, I really dont know what he did. My surgeon just now told me my crease were 10mm! What I want to know is will the height go down as it heal or am I going to have revision to fix this??
March 8, 2016
Answer: Are the incisions too high? Thank you for sharing your question and photo. The incisions look slightly high, but considering you are only 6 days post op, it is too early to judge results. Wait 2-3 months and then repost your photos please. This will make it easier to evaluate your pitenresults.Good luck.
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Are the incisions too high? Thank you for sharing your question and photo. The incisions look slightly high, but considering you are only 6 days post op, it is too early to judge results. Wait 2-3 months and then repost your photos please. This will make it easier to evaluate your pitenresults.Good luck.
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March 9, 2016
Answer: Asian Upper eyelid Incision too high. Any suggestions? Thank you for your inquiry. Rest assured that your eyelid appearance will improve greatly as the swelling goes down. The problem with the height of the incision appears to be a lack of communication. There is a vast difference in the height of an Asian vs. a Western eyelid crease. While many Asians want a more Western eyelid, most want to preserve their heritage. The height of the Western eyelid is closer to the 10mm that you mentioned while the Asian crease is closer to the 7-9 mm. There is a difference in the single vs. the double eyelid as well. Additionally, there are differences in desires of some on the shape of the epicanthal folds of skin in the nasal end of the incisions. Goals for all of these issues need to be discussed pre-operatively so that both patient and surgeon are on the same page. Give the scars time to heal and the swelling to resolve and then discuss with your surgeon what if any revision needs to be made.John Standefer MD
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March 9, 2016
Answer: Asian Upper eyelid Incision too high. Any suggestions? Thank you for your inquiry. Rest assured that your eyelid appearance will improve greatly as the swelling goes down. The problem with the height of the incision appears to be a lack of communication. There is a vast difference in the height of an Asian vs. a Western eyelid crease. While many Asians want a more Western eyelid, most want to preserve their heritage. The height of the Western eyelid is closer to the 10mm that you mentioned while the Asian crease is closer to the 7-9 mm. There is a difference in the single vs. the double eyelid as well. Additionally, there are differences in desires of some on the shape of the epicanthal folds of skin in the nasal end of the incisions. Goals for all of these issues need to be discussed pre-operatively so that both patient and surgeon are on the same page. Give the scars time to heal and the swelling to resolve and then discuss with your surgeon what if any revision needs to be made.John Standefer MD
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