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Revision Double Eyelid Surgery to Raise Creases? (photo)

beautyfulfutureJul 23, 2012
I has double eyelid surgery two years ago, but the incisions were made too low. I don't have enough platform to wear eyeshadow. Would it be possible to put new incisions above the previous ones to raise my creases? I know the common way to raise creases is to remove more skin , but can it be accomplished without removing anymore skin? Because I think I already had too much skin removed in the previous surgery. Can this be combined with medial epicanthoplasty to form high parallel outside fold?

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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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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Perhaps you have not accurately summarized what your surgeon actually told you.  However it is improbable that placing a dissolvable suture will address the triple fold.  It is not appropriate to suture the upper eyelid crease to the eye brow, even temporarily.  It is accurate...

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

I suspect that what is missing to make you feels are more asian in appearance is an epicanthal fold so that your outside fold is and inside fold.  This is simply never going to happen.  I would be very cautious in searching for surgery on your eyelids.  Eventually someone will...

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Thomas Buonassisi, MD

Yes this is possible. The procedure (upper lid Blepharoplasty) can be performed without taking the additional steps of creating a double eyelid fold. Keep in mind however that an incision needs to be made in order to excise your extra skin so some degree of demarcation will be made along the...

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Hypothetically it is possible to deepen the inside fold which can accentuate the epicentral fold.  A more definite answer requires a personal consultation or at best an actual photograph.

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