One eye barely changed after Blepharoplasty

It is always best to keep in contact with the physician who performed the procedure. I would suggest you call the office.  It is always helpful for the surgeon to see exactly what you are talking about when it is happening.  Instead of waiting. So call the office and see what they say. This way you... more

One of the most overlooked contributions to excess upper eyelid skin is the postion of the brow. Interestingly, it is common for one brow to be lower than the other, creating more extra eyelid skin on one side. This is something I point out to patients before any eyelid procedure, and I will often recommend a... more

Bronte, Five weeks following a blepharoplasty is still quite early.  You may have different amounts of swelling on each side causing the asymmetric appearance.  Have patience and trust your surgeon, especially if he/she is a board certified plastic surgeon.  I'm sure that your plastic surgeon... more

Swelling unfortunately is a common occurrence after cosmetic surgery. It takes several months for the final result to be realized after most cosmetic procedures although with the exception of rhinoplasty most of the swelling goes away in the first 1-2 months. I would contact your surgeon if you are concerned.... more

There are many factors which make operating on the eye difficult. One is the interaction with the surrounding areas. For the lower eyelid we look at the cheek. For the upper eyelid we look at the forehead an brow The activity of the muscle surrounding the eye are complex and can vary The medications used... more

Five weeks after surgery is a little early to consider revisions. The cause of asymmetric eyes after blepharoplasty includes: 1-Asymmetric incision or removal of less skin on one side. 2-Droopiness of the upper eye lid due to weakness of the muscle (Ptosis) In any case small revision would fix the problem. I... more

Bronte, Five weeks a bit early to start getting worried.  Give it a little more time (say three months) to allow all the swelling to resolve.  Also, depending on if you had any other procedures done at the same time (Brow?), you may have some neuropraxia (weakness of the nerves) which may lead to a... more

There can be many reasons for early asymmetry and it can be normal.  It would be important to evaluate your eyelid appearance prior to your procedure in order to get an idea as to the amound of pre-existing asymmetry, if any.  Also it would be important to note any differences in the open distance... more

Dear Bronte, Your concern is not uncommon after blepharoplasty. Most healing and swelling should be resolved after 6 weeks, although it usually takes months to reach the final result. There is not much that can be done until healing has finished, to avoid "chasing your own tail" at surgery. Your... more

During the healing process, it is critical that you stay in close contact with your surgeon. He will be able to assess your concerns and let you know how he feels you are progressing. A few thoughts to consider, and some of these have already been mentioned. We are all somewhat asymmetrical, and this means... more