Heartbreaking Double Eyelid Surgery Failures and Side Effects

Occasionally, while browsing through blogs, I come across reviews of failed double eyelid surgeries or stories about side effects.

While some are genuine cases of surgical failure or side effects, there are times when the issue is simply due to lingering swelling.

The following is a case referred to us after a procedure at another clinic.

The patient above underwent early revision, and the photo above shows the results 6 months after the corrective procedure.

Typically, revision surgery is performed at least 6 months after the initial operation.

However, early revision is considered when it is deemed impossible for the patient to maintain a normal social life, or when early correction is expected to yield better results than waiting.

This is another case where the patient had thick creases and significantly everted eyelashes after surgery at another clinic. We performed revision surgery just one month after their initial procedure.

Of course, waiting 6 months post-surgery is generally the best approach.

This photo shows the 10th day after revision surgery for a patient whose initial surgery was performed a long time ago. A posterior canthoplasty (under-eye lowering) was performed simultaneously.

You can view the results in the video below.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to get double eyelid revision surgery?

Yes, it is best to wait 6 months after the initial surgery. This is because the tissue in the surgical area needs time to stabilize and for the swelling to completely subside. The text also recommends that revision surgery be performed as a basic principle after 6 months from the initial surgery.

Is early correction possible if it's only been 1 month since the surgery?

Yes, early correction is possible in exceptional cases. It is performed when it seems impossible to lead a social life or when it is judged better to correct it sooner rather than later. There is an actual case where a patient underwent revision surgery after only 1 month due to a thick line and lifted eyelashes after surgery at another hospital.

If the line is thick and eyes look sleepy after double eyelid surgery, is it always a side effect?

No, it is not always a side effect. While it's possible the surgery failed or a side effect occurred, it could simply be due to swelling. Therefore, rather than making a hasty judgment, it is necessary to go through the process of confirming whether it is swelling or an actual side effect through an accurate diagnosis by a specialist.

Can double eyelid surgery performed a long time ago also be re-corrected?

Yes, it is possible. The text introduces a case of double eyelid revision surgery for someone who had the initial surgery a long time ago. In this patient's case, revision surgery was performed along with canthoplasty, and stable results were shown on the 10th day after surgery.