Before before after after <1 month> after after <2 months> after after <3 months> after after <4 months> 5-6 years ago, because my eyes looked too plain and boring, I had incisional double-eyelid surgery (they recommended incision for my first surgery) As time passed, even though one double eyelid was incisional!!! it came undone, so naturally my two eyes no longer matched in size and became asymmetric. Before revision surgery, I somehow used double-eyelid tape, putting so much effort into matching both lines, and then did my makeup, but honestly this was subtly annoying and took way too much time Barefaced, my eyes were just like in the current photo, so I had to go around with both sides asymmetric, and since there was no choice but for there to be a difference before and after makeup, that was embarrassing and stressful too.. In the end, for peace of mind, I decided on revision surgery!
But for anyone looking into revision surgery, no matter what kind of surgery it is, I think you naturally become more cautious and hesitate more, because I was like that too until I made up my mind.. So this time, I set my standards for the surgical method and line I wanted: whether surgery would be possible with the less burdensome buried-suture method, (because when I had the incisional surgery, the bruising and swelling were so severe that I had a hard time until it settled) whether the asymmetry on both sides could be corrected, and whether a natural double eyelid was possible even in my current state. Then I started very carefully looking for a skilled director who could meet my standards.
Since I was looking into going from incision to buried sutures, I needed a director with a lot of experience who was good at difficult surgeries. I judged that experience alone was not enough, and that aesthetic sense was needed too. Anyway, it is true that I was extremely picky while looking into revision surgery Because I could not fail twice!
Fortunately, among so many clinics, there was a director who properly assessed the condition of my eyes. When looking at my overall image, rather than setting the line high, they said it would be better to raise it just slightly from the current state and create it naturally, and they also explained the limits and improvement plan for the asymmetric part very objectively, so I lost track of time during the consultation About the surgical method too, they said that because my skin was not too thick, and since I am still young and it is not that my skin lacks elasticity, if the fixation was done properly with the buried-suture method, the chance of it coming undone would be almost nonexistent.. When they explained things in this much detail, how could I not trust them Everything flowed smoothly with good timing all the way to booking the surgery, and finally, surgery day~! I was surprised because it did not hurt at all. In the early stage after surgery, only a little bruising showed near the inner corners of my eyes, and there was only swelling. But there was less swelling than I expected too. Since my recovery was so different from my first surgery, I wondered, is this the magic of the buried-suture method.. On day 8, I went to get the stitches removed, and at that time it did look a little unnatural. The sebum and oil on the stitches had not been cleaned off properly, so they were clumped up too Anyway, since the wound area was being touched, it did swell a little more for a moment. So after getting the stitches removed, I paid even more attention and washed my face carefully.
Week 2 *All the photos would not upload, so skipping week 2
The swelling had not all gone down yet, but when viewed from the front, the lines that had been asymmetric were matched. I think the line correction was done without being excessive. Still, for the remaining swelling, I went on walks diligently
1 month
It already felt like the major swelling was all gone. The swelling at the front of the eyes had also gone down a lot, and if at week 2 the line was a bit puffy, by month 1 the puffy line was barely visible. If I did not say I had surgery, no one knew, Even though it had only been one month, it was settling so well that I felt happy.
2 months
From this point on, it looked even more natural with makeup. It was definitely easier and more convenient when doing makeup too. Even the slight tightness completely disappeared, so there was nothing uncomfortable about daily life.
3 months
Before, if it felt a little awkward because of the minor residual swelling, now I am so used to it that I forget I had double-eyelid surgery even when I look in the mirror. I am satisfied myself, and people around me also keep saying it looks pretty Photos come out well too, so the inferiority complex and stress I had secretly suffered from all that time disappeared.
4 months
As of now, they say you have to watch minor swelling for up to 6 months, but.. well.. I feel like I do not even need to My eyes feel as comfortable as if they have always been my own. I finally achieved the image I wanted!
After getting revision surgery, what I felt is that you really have to meet the right director.. The surgical method matters too, but even though I knew revision surgery would be more difficult than the first surgery, the swelling and bruising were significantly different compared with my first surgery.. Some may think it is an easier surgery compared with other areas, but because it has a big impact on one’s impression, there is a world of difference between a director understanding what I want and operating according to their own fixed way of doing things.. Honestly, at first I wondered whether it would be possible with buried sutures, but I did not know I would end up this much more satisfied Thank you for reading this long post, and for everyone here who is worrying about the same kind of revision surgery as me, I hope this becomes a hopeful review showing that even if the first surgery fails, the second surgery can succeed. To everyone looking into revision surgery, I hope you all succeed and get beautiful eyes!!
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