What can be done when a double eyelid line sits too high?
A high line early on often reflects swelling, but a genuinely high fixation can be lowered in revision once tissues settle.
In the first weeks, swelling pushes the fold upward and lines nearly always look higher than the final result. A line that remains high after swelling resolves usually means the fixation point was set high or the skin above it is heavy. Judging too early is the most common mistake.
Lowering a high line
Revision to lower a fold releases the existing adhesion and re-fixes the line at a lower level, sometimes borrowing tissue to keep the old crease from re-forming. It is more intricate than a primary operation, so the plan depends on how much scar tissue and skin remain.
Most surgeons prefer to wait until tissues have fully softened before lowering a line, and the achievable height differs with each eyelid's anatomy. A consultation with a revision-experienced specialist clarifies what correction is realistic for your lids.
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