Surgery for correcting uneven eyes?

Hi, I would like to ask which surgery is required to correct my eyes, specifically my left eye? I had undergone eyelid surgery twice previously. The first one was a disaster; the second one did not meet my expectation as my eyes are still uneven (only with less visible scars). I am really considering going to an oculoplastic surgeon. Please give me some opinions and suggestions on my current state. Thank you and deeply appreciated for your time.

Surgery for correcting uneven eyes?
5 answers to “Surgery for correcting uneven eyes?”

A: Oculoplastic surgeon is a good choice

William Portuese, MD

An oculoplastic surgeon is usually well versed in very complicated eyelid surgeries, and is a good choice. It is important to note what is causing the irregularities and asymmetry with your eyelids. Sometimes a very low unilateral eyebrow can cause it as well as ptosis, and they all need to be addressed.

A: Asymmetry is not a rare occurence and is difficult to correct at times

Philip Young, MD

I see that your left eye has multiple creases from the blepharoplasty procedure (or Asian blepharoplasty / Asian eyelift / Asian Eyelid lift / Asian Eye Cosmetic Surgery / Asian eye Plastic Surgery). I think what is going on is that the crease is not properly fixed on that side and needs to match the right... more

A: Revision Surgery for Asian Eye

Tanveer Janjua, MD

You can have revision done to improve the symmetry between the eyes. An Oculoplastic surgeon who speicalizes in revision Asian Eyelid Surgery  would be a good choice. You also have to make sure you communicate your desire and goals very clearly. Sometimes, patients assume that the surgeon knows exactly... more

A: An oculoplastic surgeon experienced in correcting Asian eyelid surgery is your best option

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Dear JmiC You need revisional anchor blepharoplasty with ptosis surgery. Both upper eyelids are a little low. The crease on the right appears well structured, but the upper eyelid fold is over excised.  The eyelashes are not correctly tensioned so they point down and are not perky. The left side, the... more

A: Surgery for uneven eyes

Kami K. Parsa, MD

To better answer your question, I would need a picture of you looking up, down, left and right. All these pictures need to be from a frontal view. Most of these problems happen because the surgeon has no understanding of the delicate anatomy around the eyes. So, when choosing your surgeon, make sure he or she... more

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