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.
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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CONTACT NOW 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: More skin removal for rounder eye The lower eyelid that is "higher" has had less skin retraction that the one that is "lower and rounder" more skin retraction. This can be improved with non surgical approaches and if considerable possibly a minor revision. It is unlikely that skin was removed only from one eyelid and not the other. Talk to your doc about your options.
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Answer: More skin removal for rounder eye The lower eyelid that is "higher" has had less skin retraction that the one that is "lower and rounder" more skin retraction. This can be improved with non surgical approaches and if considerable possibly a minor revision. It is unlikely that skin was removed only from one eyelid and not the other. Talk to your doc about your options.
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March 9, 2009
Answer: Correcting asymmetry from Blepharoplasty can be difficult The best thing to do is to discuss your situation while looking at the preop photos together with your surgeon. Anytime an incision is made on the lower eyelid for blepharoplasty, there is a chance that scarring will pull the lid down, even if the procedure was performed correctly. Early in the postoperative period, this can often be corrected with massage. However, since you are 4 1/2 months out from surgery, it will probably not help. Small changes can usually be corrected with a small surgery called a canthoplasty if needed. Be sure to go over your pictures with your surgeon. Good luck.
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Answer: Correcting asymmetry from Blepharoplasty can be difficult The best thing to do is to discuss your situation while looking at the preop photos together with your surgeon. Anytime an incision is made on the lower eyelid for blepharoplasty, there is a chance that scarring will pull the lid down, even if the procedure was performed correctly. Early in the postoperative period, this can often be corrected with massage. However, since you are 4 1/2 months out from surgery, it will probably not help. Small changes can usually be corrected with a small surgery called a canthoplasty if needed. Be sure to go over your pictures with your surgeon. Good luck.
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March 4, 2009
Answer: Lowering a lower eyelid is exceedingly difficult. Dear Sueesquisite This is highly precious real estate that you are describing. The challange in improving these types of asymmetries is that the analysis of the problem is often beyond the scope of the surgeon's ability to understand what you are describing. Their brains may glaze over when you are descrbing your concerns unless by training and by practice, they are comfortable dealing with these types of issues ( a very rare thing). The ethical surgeon may simply tell you that there is nothing that can be done, or that you look great and you are dwelling on very minor issues that no one else will notice. The key is finding a doctor who will carefully and nonjudgementally listen to your concerns, examine you and then detail precisely what the issues are is sufficient detail that it is clear they understand what you are talking about and then have a precise plan to address these issues.
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Answer: Lowering a lower eyelid is exceedingly difficult. Dear Sueesquisite This is highly precious real estate that you are describing. The challange in improving these types of asymmetries is that the analysis of the problem is often beyond the scope of the surgeon's ability to understand what you are describing. Their brains may glaze over when you are descrbing your concerns unless by training and by practice, they are comfortable dealing with these types of issues ( a very rare thing). The ethical surgeon may simply tell you that there is nothing that can be done, or that you look great and you are dwelling on very minor issues that no one else will notice. The key is finding a doctor who will carefully and nonjudgementally listen to your concerns, examine you and then detail precisely what the issues are is sufficient detail that it is clear they understand what you are talking about and then have a precise plan to address these issues.
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March 4, 2009
Answer: Options exist Dear Sue, It sounds as if skin was removed from the right eye not the left. Unless a lid suspension was added to the left, which would explain that eyelid being higher. You may need to have a lid suspension or canthopexy performed on the right lower lid to symmetrize the lid positions. Speak to your surgeon and please look at your pre surgery photos. Some of your asymmetry may have been present before surgery and gone unnoticed by you. At any rate, your surgeon should be able to offer some reassurance, advice and options for correction if needed. Good luck!
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Answer: Options exist Dear Sue, It sounds as if skin was removed from the right eye not the left. Unless a lid suspension was added to the left, which would explain that eyelid being higher. You may need to have a lid suspension or canthopexy performed on the right lower lid to symmetrize the lid positions. Speak to your surgeon and please look at your pre surgery photos. Some of your asymmetry may have been present before surgery and gone unnoticed by you. At any rate, your surgeon should be able to offer some reassurance, advice and options for correction if needed. Good luck!
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