How to Fix Asymmetrical Eyes

My eyes are very asymmetrical as you can see in my pic. My right eyebrow is slightly lower and less arched, and my right eyelid has a lot more skin and fat. I had bells palsy before so maybe that affected me. Is it possible to correct the asymmetry by only operating on my right side? I don't want to touch my left eye. Also, you can see in my left eye that I have two creases, but this is hidden in my right eye. Could my creases be maintained if I need blepharoplasty? How can I fix this?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Violett in CA, USA

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It is interesting that you only want your right eyelid operated on.

Hi Violet To really address your concerns, what you need is a consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon who devotes a great deal of their practice to these types of issues. It is important to understand that the overwhelming feature evident in your photographs is left upper eyelid ptosis. The levator tendon-the structure in the eyelid responsible for elevation the eyelid- is disinserting or coming apart. This is relatively common. To compensate for this, you... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Fixing asymmetrical eyes

Asymmetrical eyes is very normal and almost everyone has some degree of asymmetry regarding their eyelids. This can involve the level of the eyebrows, amount of excess skin, differential fat compartments of the upper lips and the lower lids. The bony orbit can also be quite different due to embryologic development of both sides of the face. When we see degrees of asymmetry such as this, we perform asymmetrical surgery to make the eyelids look more symmetrical. For example, on the side... more

Fix Asymmetrical Eyes

I see the issues from you photo. I first would try a small amount of Botox to slightly elevate the right lateral eyebrow. If that works and you are happy than wait to do any surgery. If it fails than surgery is the next option. I would than do a minor skin removal upper lid, right, blepharoplasty + a Forehead thread lift. But you shouls see a boarded surgeon in person.

Eyelid asymmetry

The main reason your eyes are asymmetric is due to left upper eyelid ptosis (droopy) with the left brow compensating and thereby higher than the right side. You also have some bony asymmetry. A proper oculoplastic consultation can define what the problem(s) is and what options there are to address it. Best, Dr T.