I have uneven eyelids after Blepharoplasty, what are your thoughts on my results so far? (Photo)

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Hi, I am terrified and want to cry. I wanted to correct my droopy eyelids and make them even. I am 5 days post op and so worried that this is the look. My eyelids look very uneven. I still have stitches and a tape. Please comment on what you think.

Luis M. Rios Jr., MD · Answer

Thanks for the photo and question.I understand the feelings you are having. I always tell my patients that eyelid surgery looks bad at first, but in a months time, looks fantastic.Here are a few thoughts:1) Five days is too early to judge the final result.2) In eyelid surgery, the incisions initially wrinkle, and then flatten out gradually the month after the sutures are removed.3) Most upper eyelid incisions are in the natural crease, so they cannot be seen after a few months.4) The asymmetry you are seeing is due to the fact that you were probably asymmetric before surgery. Take a look at your before photos and you will probably see the asymmetry. Your right eye and orbit are larger- this is normal by the way.5) The goal of surgery is to remove enough skin and fat, but not too much. If you were asymmetric before surgery, you will be asymmetric after surgery. Your differences are in a normal range.6) Give yourself 6 weeks before you make your final judgement. Evaluate your before pictures as much as you are evaluating your after pictures. You will probably notice that the asymmetry was present before. Your results look like they should at 5 days after surgery.Good luck!

Ivan Vrcek, MD, FACS · Answer

thank you for your question and photo. I'm sorry to hear that you are having these feelings. I agree with the other surgeons below who comment that it is still very early and there is significant swelling in your eyelids. I would recommend to touch base with your surgeon and let him or her know about your concerns. Rest assured that it is still early and there is a lot more healing to come. Best of luck!

J. Timothy Heffernan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo. Based on your 5 day post op photo, you are healing well and headed in the right direction. I always tell patients the swelling will subside everyday for about 2-3 months. Hang in there. Best of luck, Dr. Heffernan

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