Why my Left Eye is Smaller Than Right Eye After Lower Eye Lid Surgery?

I had my lower eye lid surgery 3 weeks ago and realized my left eye looks smaller than right eye. I have incision under my eye lashes and on the corner of my eyes. The incisions are diagonals. The incisions on the corner of my left eye is very tight and its pinched. The left corner is closed and I can hardly open it. I am wondering if it's permanent or something can be done to open it up. I am so worry that my eyes are not going to be the same size any more.

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Uneven Eyes after Lower Eyelid Surgery

Uneven eyes after lower eyelid surgery at 3 weeks is common, particularly if you are markedly swollen, had canthoplasty or canthopexy, or had noticeable asymmetry prior to surgery. Wait at least 6 months before thinking about any revisions and follow your surgeon's instructions in the interim.

Eyelid asymmetry after surgery

It is difficult to assess your problem without a photo. It is possible the asymmetry was there prior to surgery and it is possible something may have changed since surgery. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation.

Need more time for healing following lower eyelid blepharoplasty

You are only 3 weeks post surgery and any changes or asymmetry you are noting now will most likely change over time. Massage and patience are the keys. A photograph would be helpful to determine your exact problem.

Lower lid surgery

Without seeing you it is difficult to comment. Remember everyone has asymmetric eyes and some of what you see may be swelling.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Difficult to answer without photos

You are still quite early in your post operative healing period. So change is expected over the next couple of months, and possibly longer. Have you discussed your concerns with your surgeon? I'm sure he/she would want to know about these concerns and will address them for you.

A.J. Amadi, MD

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Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Eyes asymmetric 3 weeks after lower eyelid surgery

Without pictures, it's difficult to answer your question. I will tell you that the appearance of your eyes will still change over time. At three weeks after your lower blepharoplasty, there is sill healing taking place. It is not unusual for one eye to heal faster than the other, as sometimes there is more swelling and bruising on one side versus the other. It can take several months to get a better idea of what your final result will look like. Since you are... more

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leil 5 Jan 2013

Thank you for your comments..I forgot to say that I also had rhinoplasty and lower eyelid surgery at the same time. The left side of my nose is terribly swollen too. I will be seeing my doctor in 2 weeks. He is out of town in a conference. I was seen by his nurse and she noticed the tightness. She said that the incision from inside would probably needs to be loosen up. I have incisions from outside but have no idea if there is one from inside. my left eye is also very irritated as if there is something sharp touching the eye from the inside. I don't know how to post a picture on the this website.

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