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Looking into a REVISION of my Asian Eyelids

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Anyone know a thing or two about scars??

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Just a quick question to realselfers out there: any suggestions, advice, recommendation on how to improve or help expedite the epi scar healing process??? I know it's early yet in the big picture, but they are quite red and are forming firm little bumps underneath the skin. Thanks! Will post an update soon!

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January 30, 2014
Hi! I have a few questions as I am considering this procedure too. What do you think of Dr. Charles Lee? Did you ever consult with Dr. William Chen? And how is your eye muscle function and movement? any problems? I've consulted with both Dr. lee and Dr. Chen.
February 10, 2014
Hi. Please post more of the post op pictures when you get a chance! I' m glad that the second surgery is better than the first one for you.
March 18, 2014
Hi 25623, how is your eyes now? Can you post new pic ? I would love to see your result 3 months result. Thanks
March 27, 2014
Hello Dear, Thank you so much for sharing your experience in details, now I know what to expect. I have an appointment for my surgery with Dr. Lee in a few weeks. Can you please tell me if your issues have been resolved? Are you now happy with your choice? Thank you:) Pls post some more photos.
January 26, 2015
Hi saka, did you get your eyes done by dr. Lee?
April 3, 2014
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Sorry for a week long absence!

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Hey guys!!! Life has been busy and full of surprises so sorry haven't updated an a week or more! I'm officially 17 days out from surgery! Woo hoo!!
Thanks to my fellow realselfers, I didn't completely fall apart lol. You guys are wonderful and generous enough to share your stories with me! Well, here's some pics to go with this update! The swelling is slooowly but surely going down. The incisions are still very red- I tried once to put on eye shadow and it irritated the incision lines so have only done eyeliner since then. Now remember I have very very very sensitive skin (on top of being asian right?!) so this is mostly unique to me. Other gals have put on make up at this point in their surgery and have been fine. Poor me!! Ugh!
So far, I'm still feeling out my epi- again my incisions are red so right now it's hard to like it, lol.
The pressure I felt on top of my eyes are completely gone.
I still have the issue with my outer creases not lining up with the actually cut incision (I'm really hoping the swelling is causing that).
The slant in my left eye is different at different points in the day- which gives me hope that it really is due to swelling.
Also, here's one thing I don't think I've touched on here in the public forum: our eyes are NOT symmetrical. We would all love to think they are.. And some very lucky people in the world have very symmetrical features ( ie Denzel Washington, Aishwarya Rai, Natalie Portman) but unlike them, most of us have very slight assymetry present in our eyes, lips, etc. Anyways, when I look at my before pictures, like really analzyed them, my eyes are slightly different shapes. I know on here there are only some for you guys to look at and only 1 w/o makeup where I look head on into the camera but trust me when I say this: my eyes are not symmetrical. So, I'm really hoping the slant in left eye goes away, but now I'm doubting it will ever be 100% gone. As long as it evens out enough where it isn't immediately noticeable, I'm ok with it. In my before pictures, my left eye is ever so slightly slanted as well- look closely.
Also, if you haven't already noticed, the incision is made slightly higher on my left eye than my right- because my eyes when opened, are different from each other. As you can see however, the height and lids look the same, so far. I give credit to Dr. Lee for being able to recognize the difference in my eyes! Imagine if the incision was made lower... The left lid would be smaller than my right eye! That would be a mistake some doctors would make because they assume the eyes open up equally.
Anyways! At this point really waiting for the swelling and redness to come down. Can't wait!

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March 18, 2016
Hi how is your eyes now. I am post 17 days and my eyes are terrible. I had a cosmetic surgeon in OK do it. He never had experience in Asian eyelid surgery I believe. I am so depressed. How much did you pay for your revision? Thank you!
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Post op day 9

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So first let me say,
I've had two wonderful people giving me kind, supportive and encouraging words- so thank you again!!
I was/ am so worried about this however, this has happened to other folks as well. This kind of swelling is not uncommon as it can distort the eye as well as the eyelid so soon after surgery. I AM technically in the first week after surgery so my job at this point is to have patience and wait it out lol.

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January 15, 2014
Oh yeah, you will still be swollen for a few weeks, it will go up and down and confuse you- you are right, just be patient!  I think you are healing beautifully!
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January 16, 2014
Thanks!! Still feels good to hear it and not just know it, lol. Can't wait for this phase to be over