Surgeon Cut into Epicanthal Fold During Eyelid Surgery, What Are My Options?

May 24, 2013

I underwent Asian eyelid surgery about 2.5 weeks ago and am really unhappy with my left eye. The surgeon made an incision into my epicanthal fold on my left eye and I'm now left with forked skin on the inner corner of my left eye (right eye is fine). It's quite depressing. He said if he hadn't made the incision, I would've complained that the fold was not deep enough on my left eye? Baffled as to why I wasn't consulted about this beforehand. What are my options? Does what he said make sense?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Asian eyelid surgery and extra fold near the epicanthus

Philip Young, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Asian eyelid surgery and extra fold near the epicanthus

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May 28, 2013

Answer: Be patient.

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 28, 2013

Answer: Be patient.

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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