I had a double eyelid surgery non incisional (suture method). It has been 2 weeks and my right eye is still slightly more droopy compared to the left eye. Is it normal for the right eye to be slightly more swollen and droopy compared to my left eye after 2 weeks post surgery? Would my right eyelid be completely normal? Is there a way to make the right eye normal fast? Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer this. (I've attached photos of my eyes for you to evaluate)
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June 22, 2017
Answer: Asymmetry after suture technique double eyelid surgery
That's a very noticeable asymmetry in your healing process. I'm not worried about the bump. I'm worried about the height that the swelling overall. While three months is not a very long time in the healing process this appears a little unusual. Get more than two more opinions from sur...
There's not much to do at the moment but wait some more. Maybe PRP injections and stem cell treatment to relax the scar tissue and a revision surgery to release adhesions on the side that is longer but it's nearly impossible to advise on this case over the internet. I'd see an Oculplastic s...
Ask your surgeon for a definitive plan and get a few opinions but in my experience (and I perform Asian eyelid surgery nearly every working day) you'll need a revision incision technique along with anchoring technique.The left eye does appear to have had a pre-existing crease, or at least...