Asymmetrical Eyes at 14; Would the Result By Permanent? (photo)

My eyes are horribly asymmetric. My parents are perfectly fine with signing me in to getting surgery, but I would like to know if getting sugery at such an age would remain permanent. They are terribly lopsided; I cannot see it myself, but it shows in pictures and I have gotten several comments on it as well.

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Maggie in the Sky

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Facial asymmetry at 14

Your picture does show orbital asymmetry, and at some point intervention might be a valid option. But as a surgeon but more importantly the father of a 14 year old, I can tell you that now is not the time for surgery. "Skeletal maturity" of the face is usually implied after you get a few years into puberty, but truthfully we continue to grow into our features for much longer. So wait until you are legally able to make that decision on your own, as in at least 18.... more

Asymmetrical Eyes at 14; Would the Result By Permanent?

Yes I see the asymmetry in your orbital aesthetic zone, but at your age much too early for surgery. You are still maturing and your mid face can continue to mature til you are at least 18 years. Seek in person evaluation with your parents present so you all can fully understand the options available to you.

This surgery is very complex

The main issue here is not your age at this point. Your head/skull anatomy has essentially reached its adult/final size, possibly with the exception of your nose. The real issue here is the asymmetric anatomy. The soft tissue changes that you notice [the left eye and left brow are lower than the right side] is due to the asymmetric underlying bony anatomy. The soft tissue will drape over the bone. What is at play here is the asymmetric position [and maybe size] of the left eye socket... more