I am interested in fixing my asymmetrical eyes. One of my brows sits noticeably lower and that same eye looks much smaller than the other eye/eyebrow. Is this a problem that can be fixed to create a more balanced, symmetrical set of eyes for myself? I am a young woman in her twenties, not an older person so I am not sure what type of surgery would be best, but I plan on consulting soon. Thank you!
May 31, 2018
Answer: Asymmetric eyes or eye brows Facial asymmetry is very common, and is often noticeable around the eyes and the brows more than in other areas of the face. Brow lifting techniques can be used to correct some brow asymmetry, but this is usually less effective with the more common brow lifting techniques such as trichophytic and endoscopic brow lifts. Direct brow lifts (incisions right at the eyebrows) or mid-forehead lifts are more effective at correcting brow asymmetry, but usually result in much more noticeable scarring. In some patients, brow asymmetry can be helped with Botox injections, but each patient is unique. All the best,
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Asymmetric eyes or eye brows Facial asymmetry is very common, and is often noticeable around the eyes and the brows more than in other areas of the face. Brow lifting techniques can be used to correct some brow asymmetry, but this is usually less effective with the more common brow lifting techniques such as trichophytic and endoscopic brow lifts. Direct brow lifts (incisions right at the eyebrows) or mid-forehead lifts are more effective at correcting brow asymmetry, but usually result in much more noticeable scarring. In some patients, brow asymmetry can be helped with Botox injections, but each patient is unique. All the best,
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August 25, 2017
Answer: Careful assessment needed Hi, There may be several reasons for your stated problem each with a different answer. If the problem is with a low set eyebrow, then the best solution is a DIRECT browlift, This involves making an incision in the skin above the affected eyebrow just at the area where the hair meets the skin and lifting the eyebrow to match the other side. The advantage here is that the surgeon has maximum control in leveling the eyebrows, the disadvantage is that there will be a small surgical scar. Other browlift techniques exist that hide the scar, but you lose accuracy in where you set the brow. In some cases, the brow can be elevated with a combination of botox/dysport and fillers. There are other potential causes including a droopy eyelid, high opposite brow or a combination of all of the above. A careful examination by a facial plastic surgeon will be beneficial. Good luck, Mehdi Sina, MD
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August 25, 2017
Answer: Careful assessment needed Hi, There may be several reasons for your stated problem each with a different answer. If the problem is with a low set eyebrow, then the best solution is a DIRECT browlift, This involves making an incision in the skin above the affected eyebrow just at the area where the hair meets the skin and lifting the eyebrow to match the other side. The advantage here is that the surgeon has maximum control in leveling the eyebrows, the disadvantage is that there will be a small surgical scar. Other browlift techniques exist that hide the scar, but you lose accuracy in where you set the brow. In some cases, the brow can be elevated with a combination of botox/dysport and fillers. There are other potential causes including a droopy eyelid, high opposite brow or a combination of all of the above. A careful examination by a facial plastic surgeon will be beneficial. Good luck, Mehdi Sina, MD
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December 19, 2018
Answer: Symmetry Yes this is correctable, although results really depend on the muscle strength and integrity. There are three muscles in play: the frontalis muscle, which lifts the brow, the corrugator, and the orbicularis, which depresses the brow. You can try Botox to position the brow, but in my hands surgery is likely most the most successful option. Hope this helps. Best of luck, DrC
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December 19, 2018
Answer: Symmetry Yes this is correctable, although results really depend on the muscle strength and integrity. There are three muscles in play: the frontalis muscle, which lifts the brow, the corrugator, and the orbicularis, which depresses the brow. You can try Botox to position the brow, but in my hands surgery is likely most the most successful option. Hope this helps. Best of luck, DrC
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