Eyelid asymmetry

Steven Wallach, MD answers: Asymmetrical eyelids after Blepharoplasty

I think I have asymmetrical eyelids after 8 weeks of upper Blepharoplasty. My right eye crease is a bit higher than the left eye's, and that causes uneven eye shapes. Not sure if swelling still exists on the right eye, but it looks more puffy than the other. I'm not sure if I'll be happy or satisfied, but will I need a revision surgery? Will the swelling eventually go away after 2 months or so? If revision surgery is needed, will that involve correcting the right eyelid only, or both?


Steven Wallach, MD
10 months ago

Eyelid asymmetry after an upper eyelid bleph is the norm. However, your asymmetry may be from swelling as well. Two months out is too soon to see the final result. You should give it at least 6 months to a year. I will bet that you probably had asymmetry to begin with as well.

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