It has been (since 27 Sep 16) 2 weeks after surgery (non-incisional double eyelid & epicanthoplasty) I have asked for a parallel crease. I still see Mongolian fold travelling down to the lower innercorner of my right eye. I also do notice small bumps/scar on where the stitches were. Will both issues be permanent? (Stitches were removed on day 8) And both eyes seem to look tapered instead of parallel (which is what I asked for) In the future, will they look parallel?
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Prolonged swelling can happen. The incisions do look a little red and bumpy but that also can happen. If you are using ointment or scar gel right now I would strongly suggest you stop. That excess moisture can irritate the skin and slow down your healing. See a local Eyelid surgeon and see if a...
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 clos...
Thank you for the photos. Based on those Photos it looks as though you have a running subcuticular suture underneath the skin. Many surgeons use this. Really what you need to do is ask your doctor because we don't know what that person did