Asymmetric excision or Ptosis both are not hard to fix.

Hisham Seify, PhD, MD answers: One eye barely changed after Blepharoplasty

I had Blepharoplasty done 5 weeks ago, and I immediately noticed post-surgery that the incisions were not the same. However, I didn't worry. Now, one eye looks wonderful and awake, but the other still has overlapping skin and looks tired. What could have happened? Is this result common with the procedure? I'm not sure if I should call my doctor prior to our next appointment (at the 10th week), or just wait and let it heal.


Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
10 months ago
By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Five weeks after surgery is a little early to consider revisions. The cause of asymmetric eyes after blepharoplasty includes:

1-Asymmetric incision or removal of less skin on one side.

2-Droopiness of the upper eye lid due to weakness of the muscle (Ptosis)

In any case small revision would fix the problem. I would still wait for few more time and a close follow up with your surgeon is key. We published a paper in 2007 regarding the treatment of the same condition (Ptosis) especially when it is diagnosed before surgery.Transblepharoplasty ptosis repair: three-step technique.McCord, Seify, Codner.

I hope this will be helpful.

 

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