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Can Plastic Surgery Fix Asymmetric Eyes?

asked 1 year ago by ckstarlet in Japan
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: eyes, asymmetry

My left eye is noticeably lower than my right one, which at first I thought it was because of the assymetric eyelids. After spendind some time on the photoshop, I noticed that besides having assymetric eyelids, my left eye IS lower than the right. Is there a way to fix it?

4 answers to Can Plastic Surgery Fix Asymmetric Eyes?

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Fixing eye asymmetry

If you look closely, all patients have some type of eye asymmetry.  Frequently, one eye is deeper set, and other is more "bulgy".  This translates to the deeper set eye appearing smaller, and more sunken.  Often the upper eyelid drapes more over that eye and there are more folds. Often, there are associated asymmetries of the cheekbone, brow position and the jawbone as well. It is not possible to make eyes absolutely symmetric.  It is important... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Fixing asymmetric eyes with plastic surgery

There is really no way to fix asymmetrical eyes where one entire bony eye socket is lower than the other. This would involve major craniofacial reconstruction and is not worth the associated risks. Asymmetric eyelids can sometimes be made to look and appear less asymmetrical by removing more excess fat and/or skin from one eyelid than the other, depending upon what the asymmetries involve. This is commonly done to make the eyelids look more symmetrical, even though the eyelids... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Eye asymmetry

Eye asymmetry is normal in most cases.  If there is a significant difference in orbital height, very complex surgery can be performed to adjust it.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Assymetric eyes

This is an interesting dilemma. Assymetric eyelids can be improved with blepharoplasty.  If you truly do have orbital assymetry, the situation is a little more complex.  Common causes of orbital assymetry include trauma and plagiocephaly (congenitally abnormal skull shape).  The treatment depends on the underlying anatomy and pathology.  Treatment may include a bone graft to the orbital floor or a cranioplasty.  Pictures would be helpful.  Good luck. ... more
Jason R. Hess, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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