Could I get single eyelid surgery for the upper eyelid on my right eye? (Photo)

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Hello, I'm interested in upper eyelid surgery only on my right eye. I'm happy with my left eye, I like the double fold there. My right eye however is more hooded and droopier looking. It makes me look like my eyes are different sizes. It's particularly noticeable in photos. Do surgeons perform a single blepharestomy? Would it match my left eye? Would it be half the typical price? Thank you.

Sana Ali, MD · Answer

I would likely need to see you in consultation or have an oculoplastics specialist address this. The most important thing to first determine if one eye is not more proptotic (bulging from eye socket) more than the other. It also seems as if your eyebrows are slightly asymmetric; have you had botox recently? If this is how your eyelids have been all of your life, you would also require a unilateral blepharoplasty as well as tightening of the right lower lid to make the lids symmetric.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photo. Your asymmetry is pretty mild. It is common to perform single eyelid surgery. Seek consultation with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for detailed evaluation and proper treatment. Good luck!

Bilgen Katipoglu Erenoglu, MD · Answer

It looks from the pictures that your right and left sides of the face have developed differently. Your right side forehead, brow, cheekbone are relatively underdeveloped compared to left and so right eye is a little behind compared to left. So unfortunately a one-sided blepharoplasty would not be a solution for your condition.

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