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I had blepharoplasty but now my eyes don't match up - can this be fixed?

12 doctors weighed in across 9 answers
Dr. Robert Alexander answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: Usually the any distortion can be improved or corrected, depending on the cause of the deformity. Time is of importance, as the lids are a dynamic tissue which often "self" correct with function. Reconstruction usually should wait 6+ months to permit those changes to occur.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Robert Alexander answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: Most eyelid distortions can be improved or corrected dependent on actual cause. Since eyelids are dynamic and moving, early distortions tend to improve over time. Usually should wait 6 months prior to considering intervention.

Answered 12/24/2014

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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: Probably. How, would depend on what is causing the asymmetry.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Dr. Darab Hormozi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: Depending on the cause for asymetry, various correction can be made to give you back the symetricak look.

Answered 9/30/2015

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Dr. Mike Bowman answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Visit your surgeon: Or consult with a new one. Things can usually be done to improve asymmetry. However, it is important to understand that everyone is asymmetric (doesn't match up perfectly). Although you may see something which doesn't "match up, " it may not be best to correct it. This is, it may have been present before surgery, or it may not be worth the effort to have revision surgery. Best wishes.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Lid Asymmetry: The number one cause of lid asymmetry before or after blepharoplasty is uneven position of the eyebrows. It turns out that most people have brow asymmetry due (usually) to a tendency for the muscles over one eyebrow to pull more than the other. This in turn makes the less active side look droopier in the lid. My advice is not to try to correct lid asymmetry as it is a normal part of the human face.

Answered 1/30/2014

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Probably: Probably but it may be best to allow sufficient time for surgical changes to sertle.

Answered 3/29/2012

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Yes: Wait one year for revision in most cases. If you are less than one year go back to your surgeon for evaluation.

Answered 8/25/2012

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Blepharoplasty: If there is postoperative asymmetry, you should have your surgeon evaluate your lids for a possible revision.

Answered 10/9/2014

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