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Uneven Incision Height After Scar Revision - Melbourne, AU

UPDATED FROM lili_au
3 days post

when eyes open. photo taken from down side.

lili_auJune 23, 2013
$3,000

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edinburgh56
June 24, 2013
One is more swollen than the other, give it a little time, I'm sure it'll improve and yes, skin does stretch. Once it heals more, you might want to massage it to help it along.
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Scottsdale1247
June 27, 2013
It is easy to get down after your bleph especially when so many people claim they are back to work after a week and a half or so.  They may be back to work but it doesn't mean they are through the swelling and healing phase!!  It took many months for my creases to settle and start looking a little more natural.  It is easy to overanalyze and worry bc we are looking at our faces so much everyday that you don't really "see" the changes since they are so gradual.  I really had to tear myself away from the mirror many times, it can become an obsession.  The different incision angles it sounds like, may be to correct the ptosis on your left.  I didn't see your pics but your eyes do indeed heal differently.  They both have their own scars to heal and have been through slightly different adjustments (like difference in amount of skin/fat taken, incision shape).  I definitely noticed that my eye that needed more skin removed took longer to heal and settle.  That being said, if you do feel there are some issues, just keep a good line of communication open with your doctor.  He may be able to ease some of your concerns and let you know why he did this or that. 
lili_au
June 28, 2013
Thank you edinburgh56 and Scottsdale1247. I removed my pictures due to privacy. I have removed the stitches and am 15 days post op now. I have to say I agree with Scott as it is getting better. I had a good talk with my surgeon and he helped me a lot. He explained that sometimes you may not get 100% exact creases as they are created by hands. I dont think I can go under another surgery again!!! I can shut my left eye now and it is still swollen. No overanalysing anymore.
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Scottsdale1247
July 3, 2013
Glad you're feeling better about it, it's normal to worry right away, most people don't know the swelling can be different in one eye versus the other and it can be challenging waiting patiently to start seeing the results that you wanted.  Mine changed gradually over the first 3-4 months so just give it a little time.  It was weird, one day a few months post op when I looked in the mirror, I felt really good about how they looked to me at that exact moment and then all my worries about the swelling and settling went away, I think I realized I was finally through the healing-it was such a relief!  You'll get there too:)
Jacqueline4021
April 9, 2019
Jacqueline thank you so much for your comment. It really hit close to home and it’s exactly what I am going through. I am a little over a month post op and my eyes are still not asymmetrical and healing so differently. I keep thinking it is a botched job and I have been obsessing over it and quite literally taken over my life. Your words were very comforting. Thank you.
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Dear Doctors, I am 8 days post op from my scar...

lili_auJune 21, 2013
Dear Doctors, I am 8 days post op from my scar revision of upper bleph which was done 8.5 months ago. I noticed right after the surgery that my left crease is about 2mm higher than the right crease particularly when eyes are closed. I am taking the stitches out in day 10. Not sure if this can be fixed. Furthermore, the way its been cut is different in my left eye as I see a 90 degree angel on inner corner of my left eye but about half (45 degree) on the right eye. I am so very concerned and hopeless as I already underwent 2 surgeries and things do not seem to be getting better. your help is appreciated. I have to say I had ptosis as well and my right eye is more open than the left and that was the reason I had the scar revision to take more skin off and make them more identical. Thanks.

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Havefun1
June 22, 2013
I think you will have to wait longer before you can see how well the scars have healed. Hope it works out for you.
Mariachen
June 23, 2013
I have similar problem with u but mine is even worse!! The doctor took too much skin from my eyelid I can't close my eyes completely!!! And they look more uneven, worse then before!!! I'm now seeking for solutions everywhere and see if someone can do skin graft for my eyelids. Do u have picture to show when u open your eyes? U just had the surgery done 2 weeks ago. I think u have to wait for few more months until u can fix the difference.
lili_au
June 23, 2013
I actually cant open the left eye completely as i think there's been abit too much skin removed. however, my sister is giving me hope keep telling me the skin will stretch and there's still bit of swelling, once the swelling is down and the wound is settled, you would be able to shut your eye completely. I am suffering from depression, stress and regret. im only 24 and hope this will smooth out, otherwise im dead mentally. how long ago did you do yours? when my eyes r open the asymmetry is less visible. i will upload a pic now.
lili_au
June 23, 2013
cant close* sorry
lili_au
June 23, 2013
thank you havefun1. I hope so. this doc has 30 years experience as an ophthalmologist but such a shame he doesnt pay enough attention to details.
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