Is my double eyelid surgery botched? (Photo)

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I had a double eyelid surgery done three months ago, was supposed to be low creases. When the doctor drew them, the lines looked uneven and I pointed this out, to which the doctor responded they weren't. Post surgery one eye was significantly more swollen, and when I pointed that out the doctor responded not to worry. Last check up, he said they were fairly even, but I'm now 90% sure they're not. Thoughts? Will I have to pay the doctor more money to fix the mistake>?

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

The pictures are less than desirable to evaluate this situation at this time. The crease of the upper lid is a very specific anatomic entity. It can not be moved very easily without very specific and distinct operative procedures. Usually, if the crease is present - the incision is made at that site. If no specific procedure was used to change its location- it will remain at that site. Often times, the upper lid creases are NOT a mirror image of each other. Therefore, asymmetry in the face is the rule and not the exception. Hope this helps

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Prolonged edema after Asian blepharoplasty is not unheard of. It is possible that you are not seeing your final results. If this issue persists, discuss revision with your surgeon. But  it would be wise to give yourself a few more months to heal.

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