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18days Post-op, Hope my eyes will Even out with time - Los Angeles, CA

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I noticed that my eyes were uneven the day after...

kimlien
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I noticed that my eyes were uneven the day after surgery but I thought its because they were swollen.
Its been almost 3 weeks now, swelling has gone down alot but my eyelids are stil so uneven :( (hope they will look the same in a couple of months )
Ive read almost every posts on this website about asymmetric eyelid after surgery, searching to see if people's eyelids even out when the swelling goes away.
I really appreciate all the doctors that volunteer their time to answer all the questions here.
And thank you all the administrators for working on this helpful website.

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Replies (10)

November 8, 2014
You are right and all the docs who responded to you are wrong. There is asymmetry which doesn't appear to be swelling. Are your incision lines on each eye the same distance from the lash line and do they both follow the same trajectory (do they have the same arc/curvature). If the answer is no then the result will not be symmetrical. But even if the incisions are identical relative to the lash line that alone doesn't ensure that an uneven amount of tissue was not excised above the created crease which would also contribute to each eye being different. I love it when the docs remind you that eyes are rarely perfectly symmetrical. That's true but if that is the hand God dealt you, ok. But it is another thing entirely to PAY for a asymmetrical eyes. I hope when things settle the docs are right; but my money is on your instincts on this one.
November 8, 2014
I agree with grace60. Usually our gut instinct is right. I hope and pray that even out for you after swelling goes away. Please keep us posted. Thanks for sharing.
November 9, 2014
I sheer with Grace too. I am in the same boat you are but I am at day 16.
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November 9, 2014
i think you look great and sexy already....most of the most beautiful people in the world have uneveness between both eyes a little and it is still very attractive.look at any star.most all have asymetrical eyelids....wishing you the best dear and a speedy recovery...xoxo takes months
November 9, 2014
If you eyes are uneven now they will stay uneven.
November 9, 2014
If your eyelids are uneven now they will stay uneven, sorry to tell you this. Your picture did not show yous eyelids
November 10, 2014
I have the same problem. I am at week 12 today. I too am hopeful.
November 10, 2014
Ur eyes are uneven too? Is it very noticeable or just alil?do you put on make up yet?I've read a post from someone here saying that her eyes didn't heal completely n evened out until a year after because she wore contact lenses and make up.so i think i will wait at least after 6months to do so.
November 10, 2014
When I go out I wear makeup and then the one contact lens I wear. I don't think that has anything to do with it. I just hope it quiets down, heals and opens as nicely as the other eye did. I would hate to have to have Ptosis surgery one day to correct it.
UPDATED FROM kimlien
21 days post

eyelid surgery,3weeks post op

kimlien
Its been 3 weeks,stil swollen alil, it feels tight when i open my eyes fully.they stil look uneven.
someone commented on my other post that my eyes will stay uneven, i hope they're wrong.
come on eyes, heal fast so i can put make up, eye shadow on you and make you pretty.

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November 10, 2014
Actually ... they look really good. Don't even notice the previous unevenly eyes. I can only hope mine look as good as yours. Today is my 18 day and they still look extreme large and dry
November 10, 2014
Thank you, and dont worry, i watched lot of videos on youtube and people's healing process pictures, ur eyelids will drop alot.the final result might be half or 1/3 size of the first month.
November 10, 2014
Oh , my eyes felt dry too and i used "systane gel overnight therapy dry eye relief" that i got from Target.it really helps.
November 10, 2014
Did it 'cure' it? The chemosis and the dry eye are downers for me too.
November 10, 2014
Well, my eyes stil feel dry sometimes but not as bad as before.so i think it did the job .
November 10, 2014
Thanks for adding a shot of the incisions. They look perfect! They have identical margins from the lid and they have an identical arc from inner to outer corner. The amount of remaining tissue above them also looks like an equal amount. So, I think, you have an excellent chance of a great result. It really does come down to seeing those incision lines.....congrats, grace
November 10, 2014
Ahh, thank you so much Grace,hearing that makes me feel better,i really really appreciate it.
November 12, 2014
Be patient- it may just be swelling.  Each eye had its own surgery experience so there is always a chance the one eye had a little more aggressive surgery or is reacting more aggressively.  If you are really worried you should call your doctor.  I'm glad you decided to write a review- I hope you continue to provide updates so we can follow your healing process and see your final results!
UPDATED FROM kimlien
27 days post

4weeks post op

kimlien
First time putting on make up,yayyy,my eyes look so pretty,im so happy . finally i can see the eyeliners.before surgery they always hid behind the skin,i had to raise my eyebrows up to see them.
My eyes stil look asymmetric,but not very noticeable with the eyeliners on.
Still hoping they will even out.

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November 17, 2014
So happy your eyes are looking better for you! They look beautiful! Even if they are a little asymmetric after they have fully healed, remember that no one is perfect.
November 24, 2014
You look amazing! Have you had to restrict your sodium to help keep the swelling down or have you been eating normally?
November 24, 2014
Hehe,thank you.and no, I've been eating whatever my mom makes :).i think the swelling has gone down alot tho.have u schedule your appt yet?
December 8, 2014
How are you doing? Would you mind adding a new pic? Love to see an update :)