Over the last few years, my right eye - relative to the horizontal position of the left - seems to have taken a hike down my face. It's started to droop as well. I've been wearing contacts for about 6 years.
My right eyebrow is perched higher than the left, and it's the only eyebrow I can [RS bleep] - could it be that my right eyebrow muscles have distended due to overexertion, leading to a droopy appearance? This asymmetry is worsened by the fact that both eyes seem to be drooping from the bottom. I'm 20 yrs. old, if at all relevant.
Answer: Asymmetries in the eye are normal but you can do something about it Asymmetry in the eye area is normal. In fact, we appreciate beauty in an asymmetric way. Our right brains appreciate beauty more than our left and our visual fields are asymmetric. Essentialy, in short, we see someone's right face more when we regard or assess beauty. This has evolutionarily lead to asymmetries in our face based on millions of years of sexual selection. We tend to choose our mates based on how good the right sides of our face look more than what our left sides look. That's sort of the long story and there is even a longer explanation to that. In terms of correcting, you should realize that not everybody is the same on both sides. This may comfort you a little and might dissuade you from getting something done. What I can say is that you can get some correction of this if you are willing to do this. From this picture, I would really have to see you in person or see pictures of you to really know, but your left eyebrow is a little lower. You might benefit from adding volume to the left temple region and above the eyebrow to lift the eyebrow subtly. Even adding some volume below the left eyebrow could benefit. This can be done with fat grafting, temporary fillers, and other implants. A browlift could even pull up the left eyebrow but in a less than natural way. But I would really have to see you in person to be able to counsel you more. I hope that helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Asymmetries in the eye are normal but you can do something about it Asymmetry in the eye area is normal. In fact, we appreciate beauty in an asymmetric way. Our right brains appreciate beauty more than our left and our visual fields are asymmetric. Essentialy, in short, we see someone's right face more when we regard or assess beauty. This has evolutionarily lead to asymmetries in our face based on millions of years of sexual selection. We tend to choose our mates based on how good the right sides of our face look more than what our left sides look. That's sort of the long story and there is even a longer explanation to that. In terms of correcting, you should realize that not everybody is the same on both sides. This may comfort you a little and might dissuade you from getting something done. What I can say is that you can get some correction of this if you are willing to do this. From this picture, I would really have to see you in person or see pictures of you to really know, but your left eyebrow is a little lower. You might benefit from adding volume to the left temple region and above the eyebrow to lift the eyebrow subtly. Even adding some volume below the left eyebrow could benefit. This can be done with fat grafting, temporary fillers, and other implants. A browlift could even pull up the left eyebrow but in a less than natural way. But I would really have to see you in person to be able to counsel you more. I hope that helps!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Normal asymmetry Great question. Every person in the world has some degree of asymmetry, some more than others. I think your asymmetries are well within the normal range and nothing needs to be done so to speak. If you are bothered by it, you can consider meeting with a plastic surgeon for evaluation. Your lower eyelids may need to be tightened to address the scleral show, and perhaps a different upper blepharoplasty approach from one side to the other to address small differences. -David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Normal asymmetry Great question. Every person in the world has some degree of asymmetry, some more than others. I think your asymmetries are well within the normal range and nothing needs to be done so to speak. If you are bothered by it, you can consider meeting with a plastic surgeon for evaluation. Your lower eyelids may need to be tightened to address the scleral show, and perhaps a different upper blepharoplasty approach from one side to the other to address small differences. -David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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April 1, 2020
Answer: Faces have one "Big side" and one "Small side" If you look closely, you'll notice one half of your face is "longer and wider" while the other is actually "shorter and narrower". This is not just skin and fat, but the bony skeleton underneath and is completely normal. This holds true for the eye socket too where even the tiniest difference in size internally can project a noticeable change externally. An Eyebrow Lift, Eyelid Lift with Ptosis repair may be the answer for your droopy brow and eyelid. I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon who is trained in plastic surgery with expertise in eyelids. Unfortunately, getting it right the first time is the best shot to create natural results that are longlasting.
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Answer: Faces have one "Big side" and one "Small side" If you look closely, you'll notice one half of your face is "longer and wider" while the other is actually "shorter and narrower". This is not just skin and fat, but the bony skeleton underneath and is completely normal. This holds true for the eye socket too where even the tiniest difference in size internally can project a noticeable change externally. An Eyebrow Lift, Eyelid Lift with Ptosis repair may be the answer for your droopy brow and eyelid. I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon who is trained in plastic surgery with expertise in eyelids. Unfortunately, getting it right the first time is the best shot to create natural results that are longlasting.
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September 18, 2019
Answer: What Could've Caused my Uneven Eyes? Asymmetry between the two eyes can have various causes. Some of these causes include: difference in upper eyelid positiondroopy eyelid (eyelid ptosis), eyelid retraction, etc. difference in lower eyelid positionreverse eyelid ptosis, eyelid retraction, etc. difference in eyeball positionsunken eye (enophthalmos, hypoglobus), bulging eye (proptosis, exophthalmos), etc. orbital asymmetryfacial asymmetryetc. The treatment depends on what is causing your issues. You should see an Oculoplastic surgeon and Ophthalmologist for a complete evaluation.
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Answer: What Could've Caused my Uneven Eyes? Asymmetry between the two eyes can have various causes. Some of these causes include: difference in upper eyelid positiondroopy eyelid (eyelid ptosis), eyelid retraction, etc. difference in lower eyelid positionreverse eyelid ptosis, eyelid retraction, etc. difference in eyeball positionsunken eye (enophthalmos, hypoglobus), bulging eye (proptosis, exophthalmos), etc. orbital asymmetryfacial asymmetryetc. The treatment depends on what is causing your issues. You should see an Oculoplastic surgeon and Ophthalmologist for a complete evaluation.
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August 22, 2018
Answer: Eye and orbital asymmetry Small amount of asymmetry between the eyes is very normal. If you look closely at most people you will notice a subtle degree of asymmetry. However, when this asymmetry becomes more severe and can detract from one's overall aesthetic. There are a number of reasons eyebrows, eyelids, and eyes themselves can be asymmetric relative to the other side. Relative differences in muscle or nerve activity on one side of the face is common and can make one eyebrow move more and have a higher resting position. Contact lens use over many years, especially hard lenses can produce significant amounts of ptosis (droopy eyelids). Lower eyelid changes are typically related to genetics (what your parents looked like) and ethnic variations. A history of prior surgery, sun damage, or injuries can also lead to changes in eyelid position. Changes in actual eye position are typically related to changes in the volume of the orbit (eye socket). When the eye socket enlarges due to normal aging, trauma, disease processes then one eye can sink in or move down. If the volume of the eye socket increases such as in something like thyroid related eye disease the eye can protrude out and can even point in different directions due to changes in eye muscles creating the illusion of a change in eye position. As you can see, the eye area can be very complex and requires evaluation by an expert in the area to make sure you are getting the best care. An examination in person would be your best first step to measure the eyes and degree of asymmetry. Based on your age, I would usually recommend against anything surgical to address the asymmetry, unless it is significant or related to a disease process, as this can potentially lead to problems down the road as the aging process continues. Good luck.
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Answer: Eye and orbital asymmetry Small amount of asymmetry between the eyes is very normal. If you look closely at most people you will notice a subtle degree of asymmetry. However, when this asymmetry becomes more severe and can detract from one's overall aesthetic. There are a number of reasons eyebrows, eyelids, and eyes themselves can be asymmetric relative to the other side. Relative differences in muscle or nerve activity on one side of the face is common and can make one eyebrow move more and have a higher resting position. Contact lens use over many years, especially hard lenses can produce significant amounts of ptosis (droopy eyelids). Lower eyelid changes are typically related to genetics (what your parents looked like) and ethnic variations. A history of prior surgery, sun damage, or injuries can also lead to changes in eyelid position. Changes in actual eye position are typically related to changes in the volume of the orbit (eye socket). When the eye socket enlarges due to normal aging, trauma, disease processes then one eye can sink in or move down. If the volume of the eye socket increases such as in something like thyroid related eye disease the eye can protrude out and can even point in different directions due to changes in eye muscles creating the illusion of a change in eye position. As you can see, the eye area can be very complex and requires evaluation by an expert in the area to make sure you are getting the best care. An examination in person would be your best first step to measure the eyes and degree of asymmetry. Based on your age, I would usually recommend against anything surgical to address the asymmetry, unless it is significant or related to a disease process, as this can potentially lead to problems down the road as the aging process continues. Good luck.
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July 12, 2018
Answer: Asym Difference in the eye are normal. You do certainly have a bit of scleral show on the lower lids. The difference in brow is all related too because if your brain detects less light getting in it will compensate by trying to open the eyes bigger- this can lead to difference in the brow position. Wish you the best in your journey, Dr Leo Kim, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney
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Answer: Asym Difference in the eye are normal. You do certainly have a bit of scleral show on the lower lids. The difference in brow is all related too because if your brain detects less light getting in it will compensate by trying to open the eyes bigger- this can lead to difference in the brow position. Wish you the best in your journey, Dr Leo Kim, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney
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