Better symmetry and a more alert, wakeful appearance. Are these results realistic? (Photos)

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I'm considering surgery on both eyes for better symmetry and a more alert, wakeful appearance. Just trying to guage what's within the realm of expectation before scheduling a consultation. Thank you!

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

It seems as if your right eye (the one on the left in the picture) may have a bit of a "lazy eyelid" (aka eyelid ptosis). The other one looks like it might as well but it's hrader to tell because of how zoomed out the pics are. I would recommend going to an oculoplastic surgeon to discuss all potential options including ptosis repair, bleph, and/or brow lift .

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You would benefit from an upper blepharoplasty and a lateral brow lift.  The corners of your eyes are somewhat descended and this will improve with a brow lift.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos, a conservative upper eyelid surgery would be a good option. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is recommended. Good luck.

Yongwoo Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your photo. Realistically, you can expect lids that open more evenly with less heaviness, but not identical sides, since brow position and bony differences remain.
In your photo, the brows and eye opening are slightly uneven, and one side may be compensating with the forehead muscle. An upper blepharoplasty could help. If an exam with the forehead relaxed shows mild ptosis, correcting the levator muscle may also be needed, because skin removal alone may not even out the sides. Once the lids open, the brow can settle lower, so symmetry may take a few weeks to months.
Please keep in mind that individual results vary. An in-person consultation with a board-certified eyelid surgeon is the best next step.
Dr. Yongwoo Lee, VIP Plastic Surgery Korea

Better symmetry and a more alert, wakeful appearance. Are these results realistic? (Photos)

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