Concerned my eye shape has changed. Can anything short of another surgery correct this? (Photo)

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It looks like what was supposed to be a simply upper eyelid surgery ended up pulling the corner of my eyes up and making my eyes appear smaller and less almond shape. Top pic is after bottom before. Can anything short of another surgery correct this? Fillers, botox? I'm really sad because I specifically asked the surgeon if it would change the shape of my eyes and he brushed me off.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Blepharoplasty is going to change the shape of your eye and particularly the upper eyelid. That is the purpose of the procedure.
I don’t think you really needed an upper eyelid blepharoplasty in the first place. Removing the skin took away the natural hooding that is appropriate for your genetic background.
At this point, you can’t reverse the procedure and your best option is to except outcome without having revisions.
 Further skin removal is not indicated and will make things worse. 
A brow lift instead of an upper eyelid. Blepharoplasty may have been a better choice as the primary procedure.
At this point, I suggest accepting the outcome and not having surgery, unless as indicated. 
I don’t think there are non-surgical options, that will successfully change the shape of your eyelid.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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