What could have went wrong, and what can be done to correct my 17 year old eyelid surgery results? (photo)

This accounts for why the upper lid creases are poorly defined. You have a classic innie eyelid with essentially no defined upper eyelid fold. One eyelid is heavier than the other but both are ptotic. If fact, it is highly likely if the heavier eyelid was more corrected, the less heavy eyelid would fall. That effect is called Herring’s law ptosis. You don’t show it in this image but you also have a compensatory eyebrow elevation and it is probable that the eyebrow on the side of the heavy eyelid is higher than the less droopy eyelid. There is no substitute for a detailed, in person assessment. It is likely that you would benefit from revisional ptosis surgery with an anterior levator resection advancement, anchor blepharoplasty, and reconstruction of the upper eyelid folds. Your eyes can be your best feature.

Hi from Istanbul.Thank you for your question.Due to the correction of ptosis you have a more open eyelid on the right side, it is quite normal and in the other eyelid you may have a grade I ptosis so it looks more down than the repaired side. I would recommend you to see an ophthalmologist or oculoplastic surgeon. Best Luck!

Ptosis RepairIs fairly tricky surgery.
Usually, the procedure is done with patient awake
The local anesthesia can cause some contraction one of the muscles in the area.
It’s important that patient seek providers who have experience with this.
It looks like you have some of the untreated and perhaps that one now needs to be corrected.
I suggest having a few in person consultations with oculoplastic surgeons in your community.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD