Are my eyelid incisions too high? I am very worried. What to do? (Photo)

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I had eyelid surgery 8 days ago, I know I'm still swollen however I am very concerned about where my incision is ... (see photo) it seems to be too high and not in the crease of my eyelid. I am very worried :(( What to do?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Yes those plastic surgery text books describe the upper eyelid incision as needing to be place too high.  Often they describe that the incision should be marked at 10 mm above the eyelashes.  With healing this can stretch up to 12 mm.  This is too high.  I general recommend to the residents I train to place the upper blepharoplasty incision in women at 7 to 8 mm.  In your case, the incision look like the are 14 mm above the lashes.  At this point, all one can really do is let the tissues heal.  With time, this harsh appearance often does soften.  If not, there are options available.  Hopefully you will not find it necessary to explore these.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You usually want the incision to be in the normal crease which is usually at about 8-10 mm above the lashes. You also want to keep at least 10mm of skin between the incision and the brow hair.  These incision usually heal pretty nicely so hopefully in time you won't see it.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

You should have your stitches removed and then over the next few weeks / months the scars will settle. You still have swelling and once the upper lid settles the scar will hopefully be in the natural crease and be hidden. Upper bleph scars heal very well and it is uncommon for these scars to be troublesome long term.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Only 8 days!!! Appears as you still have suture in, which is troubling. But over the next few months I believe your result will be very good...

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