Another surgery to correct small eyes?

I had lower Blepharoplasty about 5 years ago and ended up with much smaller eyes that look rounder, as opposed to the elongated almond shape they used to have. I was wondering if there was any way to correct this surgically. If too much skin was removed, I suppose the eyes will never get as big as they were again but maybe they can be opened slightly. If not, perhaps can the upward slant be corrected? The sugeon also left a peice of gauze in the lower left corner of the lower lid which needs to be removed (right side of the photo). Thanks very much!

5 answers to “Another surgery to correct small eyes?”

A: The size appearance of the eyes is a complex perceptual issue.

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Anabee I practice in West Los Angeles and devote a lot of my efforts at repairing the appearance of the eyes after blepharoplasty. To fix the appearance it is critical to understand how the surgery has altered the appearance. In every case, it is essential to have before pictures.... more

A: You have a deep tear trough groove on the inner aspect...

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

You have a deep tear trough groove on the inner aspect of each lower eyelid with blunting of the outer angle of the eyelids. This appears worse on the right than the left. Suggestions would include a tightening of the lower eyelid wtih suspension of the cheek. This would give you a... more

A: Expert corrective surgery can make you look better.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! Your eyes are round, specially the right one. Also too much fat was taken out of your lower eyelids and they look somewhat hollow. And, as you say, there is a bulge under your left lashes. These things can be improved, bot this is very tricky surgery. Try to find a surgeon who... more

A: Canthopexy can produce slanted eyelids but will make eyes look smaller

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

The canthopexy can correct the downward pull of the lower eyelid and create a slanted more almond shape to the eye. However, a canthopexy pulls the lower eyelid up and will cover more of the white of your eye and make the eye look smaller. Since you want larger looking eyes I would not do a canthopexy. If your... more

A: Yes

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Your left eye looks very nice, though the lid is a smidge low (not at all bad however). The right lid (left side of photo), has more scleral show. Your lids can be raised, and the apeture can be lengthened to give you back the almond shape. You will need a canthopexy, which is easy enough to... more