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What Can Be Done About the Asymmetry of my Eyes? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by damierJM in Ottawa, ON
Latest answer by Marc Schneider, MD
Question viewed 190 times
Tags: male, asymmetry, options

Im a male teenager and I began noticing how my eyes looked so asymmetrical compared to my friends' which were ALL near perfect & symmetrical in their photos. Im now at the point where I hate my one eye and NEED something done! I provided photos of a straight face and smiling. It is ONLY the eye on the LEFT (for me, its my right) that Im upset with (marked with an 'x' in the photos). Whatevers wrong with it, is especially noticeable when smiling. Id be open to any suggested surgery or procedure!

6 answers to What Can Be Done About the Asymmetry of my Eyes? (photo)

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Focused on eyes

JM, the photo's you have submitted show normal asymetrical differences that all humans have. The problem is that the asymetry is so slight, you will probably be disappointed by any plastic surgery. In males who focus on such slight discrepancies, they can end up having multiple procedures and never be satisfied.
Marc Schneider, MD

Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
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Eye asymmetry

Yes, there is some mild asymmetry between your eyes. I think you have received some excellent advice from excellent physicians. I am writing to tell you that if you do persist and are able to find someone who is willing to try to address your problem with surgery, you need to truly understand the very real risks involved. Despite the best of intentions, surgery carries a significant risk of making your asymmetry worse than it is now!
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.kassmd.com

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How much time do you spend thinking about this issue.

JM Yes you do have a slight asymmetry. However, does it rise to a level where you should "hate" it? As a cosmetic surgery professional who focuses on periocular issues, I am advising you that it would not be normal to have such a strong reaction to this feature. If you find yourself spending hours a day concerned about this or are avoiding social situations because you believe others are aware of it or make fun of you, then it is possible you have a thought... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Eye asymmetry

There is always some eye asymmetry as there is with any parts of the body that we have two of. Based solely on the photos, it does not look like a significant asymmetry and I would leave it alone.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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You do not surgery

You have normal asymmetric eyes and youdo not need surgery. You look very normal. If you look at the pictures of celebrities and models you will notice asymmetry.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Answer

Can you expand on what the exact problem is? It is difficult to tell from the photos. Looking at the photos there seems to be a small difference if any at all between the eyelids.
Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon

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