I am now 5 weeks post op and most of the swelling is gone, but my creases still appear extremely high and the incisions are uneven in height and shape, the scars are also red, bumpy and raised. My eyes don't look Asian or natural at all. I am so distressed and depressed. What can I do?
October 16, 2016
Answer: Upper Eyelid Healing Thanks for your question and the photos. Initial swelling and bruising after surgery is normal and can cause alot of stress for patients. Your crease height will continue to drop as you heal. Please keep in mind that the healing process can take up to six months. After six months, you will have an idea of what the crease looks like. I recommend being patient and following up closely with your surgeon. Best wishes!
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October 16, 2016
Answer: Upper Eyelid Healing Thanks for your question and the photos. Initial swelling and bruising after surgery is normal and can cause alot of stress for patients. Your crease height will continue to drop as you heal. Please keep in mind that the healing process can take up to six months. After six months, you will have an idea of what the crease looks like. I recommend being patient and following up closely with your surgeon. Best wishes!
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January 5, 2017
Answer: Crease too high after Asian eyelid surgery Thank you for the photo. I does look a bit high but you are very early in the healing process. Over the next three to six months you'll notice things improve. The height of the visible crease will decrease but we can't say how much yet. At the moment you need to only wait. Keep in close contact with your surgeon and it doesn't hurt to get second opinions. I would be cautious about anyone who encourages you to have a revision surgery any time soon. That'd be a bad idea and there are so few of us who perform Asian eyelid surgery regularly. I know it's stressful but do not rush into anything.Chase Lay, MDAsian eyelid surgery specialist
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January 5, 2017
Answer: Crease too high after Asian eyelid surgery Thank you for the photo. I does look a bit high but you are very early in the healing process. Over the next three to six months you'll notice things improve. The height of the visible crease will decrease but we can't say how much yet. At the moment you need to only wait. Keep in close contact with your surgeon and it doesn't hurt to get second opinions. I would be cautious about anyone who encourages you to have a revision surgery any time soon. That'd be a bad idea and there are so few of us who perform Asian eyelid surgery regularly. I know it's stressful but do not rush into anything.Chase Lay, MDAsian eyelid surgery specialist
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