Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Does Eye Asymmetry Become More Pronounced As We Age? (photo)

Woof
I've noticed increasing eye asymmetry over the past 2 yrs (I'm 35 now). I'm developing eye bags under my left eye (L), but not under my right eye (R). The skin under L also seems stronger when I put pressure, compared to R. Also noticed L eye looks smaller than R. When I smile, the eye asymmetry and puffiness of L eye are even more pronounced. Is this due to age, or could something else cause it? What can be done about it? I had braces; it made my smile more asymmetrical (in case it matters).

Answers (8)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Michael Horn, MD profile photo
Dr. Michael Horn, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.3 | 88 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
A.J. Amadi, MD profile photo
Dr. A.J. Amadi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.9 | 103 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 126 Reviews
Answer
Stewart Wang, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Stewart Wang, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.4 | 47 Reviews
Answer
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.9 | 374 Reviews
Answer
Dr. Paul Carniol, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Chase Lay, MD profile photo
Dr. Chase Lay, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 135 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. John Q. Cook, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Eyelid Surgery Questions

See all Eyelid Surgery Q&A