I had lower Blepharoplasty (with external incisions) 4 1/2 months ago. It appears that some skin was removed only from the left side, so now my left lower lid is higher, and my right eye looks rounder and bigger. I didn't have any asymmetry before. I don't have any bags anymore, just wrinkles, and a remaining small malar mound or festoon on the left cheekbone. I'm 55 with good, thick, smooth skin, and no other really objectionable wrinkles or problems.
March 4, 2009
Answer: Asymmetry of eyes is normal to some extent Achieving perfect eyelid symmetry with eyelid surgery is impossible. This is because the two eyes are not symmetrical prior to surgery, and despite perfoming a good blepharoplasty, the tissues on both sides can heal differently. It is very common to initially see significant differences between the two eyes, but this should get better after 4-6 months. Obviously, there is always a possibility that surgery itself can cause ectropion or other abnormalities, but you need to give your eyes time to heal before judging the results and thinking about possible revision surgery.
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March 4, 2009
Answer: Asymmetry of eyes is normal to some extent Achieving perfect eyelid symmetry with eyelid surgery is impossible. This is because the two eyes are not symmetrical prior to surgery, and despite perfoming a good blepharoplasty, the tissues on both sides can heal differently. It is very common to initially see significant differences between the two eyes, but this should get better after 4-6 months. Obviously, there is always a possibility that surgery itself can cause ectropion or other abnormalities, but you need to give your eyes time to heal before judging the results and thinking about possible revision surgery.
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Answer: Options are available to attempt to make the eyelids more symmetrical The eyelids themselves are naturally asymmetrical on nearly every patient. Unfortunately, your asymmetry is probably accentuated from the surgery that you had. Festoons are almost impossible to get rid of since they are not part of the eyelid complex and are located more on the malar cheek pad area. Options are available to attempt to make the eyelids more symmetrical and include different placement of incisions, removal of asymmetrical fat and/or canthoplasty. Check with a reputable surgeon who has lots of experience in this area.
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Answer: Options are available to attempt to make the eyelids more symmetrical The eyelids themselves are naturally asymmetrical on nearly every patient. Unfortunately, your asymmetry is probably accentuated from the surgery that you had. Festoons are almost impossible to get rid of since they are not part of the eyelid complex and are located more on the malar cheek pad area. Options are available to attempt to make the eyelids more symmetrical and include different placement of incisions, removal of asymmetrical fat and/or canthoplasty. Check with a reputable surgeon who has lots of experience in this area.
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