What can happen if double eyelid procedure is not done right? 如果双眼皮手术过程没有对的话会发生什么事情呢？

Of late, I have seen quite a number of complications following double eyelid procedure which prompted me to write about this issue.

I am extremely burdened and wish to educate the public of the possible complications, some of which may be sight threatening. A seemingly simple procedure such as double eyelid, if done by the wrong hands can prove futile. Worse, one may potentially become blind.

The common and less dangerous problems with double eyelid procedure using suture method are uneven lid crease and lid crease may be short-lived. The more serious complications such as eyelid infection, bleeding and even corneal abrasion may lead to infection and eventually, blindness. 

I recently treated an unfortunate young lady whose wish to have double eyelids ended with a series of tormenting experiences which she described as her worst nightmare. Through the recommendation of some popular bloggers, she had her double eyelid performed by a non-qualified professional.

The patient developed irritation in the left eye few days after the procedure. The irritation then became discomfort and eventually she couldn't open her eyes due to sharp excruciating pain, swollen eyelid and constant tearing. To my horror, she had developed a corneal abrasion caused by an exposed suture underneath the eyelid which rubbed against the cornea. Thankfully she had seen another eye doctor earlier and was given antibiotics eye drops which had helped to keep the bugs at bay. Otherwise she would have developed a nasty corneal infection. The suture underneath the eyelid was not noticeable at first. It took a while to finally locate the suture. A small incision had to be made to remove the suture as it was difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of the exposed suture. 

The left eyelid was later resutured so that the eyelids would not look lopsided. The right eyelid was also resutured as the eyelid crease had become faint two months after the initial procedure. 

I hope this serves as a valuable lesson to all. Please do not take your eyes lightly. You only have a pair of eyes and it's not worth risking them. If any of you wish to have double eyelid procedure, please do your research to identify the correct professional to perform the procedure, one who is not only able to perform the procedure but is also able to manage the complications should they arise. And if you experience any discomfort or irritation after double eyelid procedure, please contact your doctor immediately.

Useful links below ::

To check if a doctor is registered with Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), you may search under medical register using the link below.

Malaysian Medical Council Medical Register

To determine if a doctor is a specialist registered with the National Specialist Register (NSR), click on link below.

Malaysian National Specialist Register

Good Luck! 

Disclaimer: Pictures published with permission. 

She was unable to open her eyes due with eyelid swelling, tearing and sharp pain in the left eye.
 There were visible sutures floating underneath the skin.

The left cornea is stained green with fluorescein which showed a large
corneal defect involving almost the entire lower half of the cornea.
The picture on the right shows a normal healthy cornea just 2 days after treatment.

At a glance, there was no suture seen (upper pic).
After manipulation and a small incision, the suture was identified and removed (lower pic).

The crease in the right eye has become faint approximately 2 months after
the initial procedure (left pic). The eyelid was resutured (right pic).

Before and After
(1 week after right resuturing procedure, right eyelid still slightly swollen)