You have ptosis of the upper lid more on the right side

Kamran Khoobehi, 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?


Kamran Khoobehi, MD
10 months ago

There is some swelling but the main reason for the asymmetry is ptosis of the upper eyelid that was not treated. You are compensating with your eye brow lift for the eyelid ptosis and this most probably was camouflaged by the sagging of the upper lid skin before surgery. Please go back to your doctor and let him reexamine you

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