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How should one determine if your face is more suited for parallel creases or tapered creases? (Photo)

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RukiuiaJul 29, 2015

I'm looking into my first asian upper blepharoplasty but I can't seem to decide if I should go with a tapered crease or a parallel crease. I do want parallel creases but I'm always worrying about wether or not it'll fit my face and look good. I want to look alert, brighter and have eyelids that aren't so heavy and that do not completely cover up my makeup when my eyebrows are relaxed. How should one determine if parallel creases will be suitable based on their facial features?

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

Simply rubbing the eyelid at this point should not chance the surgical outcome. Apply cold packs for a few days. See your surgeon if you do not look back to normal in a week. Good luck,

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Even though you are prone to form keloids, this is very rare to see in the eyelids. It is important to inform your surgeon of your propensity to form them, so extra caution can be given. Make an appointment with an oculoplastic surgeon who handles Asian eyelids and complex cases. Good luck. 

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Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Your eyelid might be swollen. You can try cold compresses and take Benedry at nighttime. If you are not improving, see an eyelid specialist who can manage unusual problems (oculoplastic surgeon). Your condition is likely to resolve with time.

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Thank you for the question. Most patients are anxious for the first week following eyelid surgery, because bruising and swelling is often asymmetric. Give it a good 3 weeks before you start trying to judge the results. No oculoplastic surgeon can determine how the final outcome will appear at...

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As long as your parents agree, surgery can be performed at your age. Typically young people prefer to have non incisional procedure and because you have been using glue and tape, that will help to form the crease with this technique. If you use glue or tape too long that will stretch the skin so...

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Yes, it can be corrected. Make a small crease below the current parallel crease and remove the skin between two creases, so you will not get two separated crease afterward. Also your crease have quite thick muscle under the skin which sometimes patients called this as sausage crease can be...

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