I'm in my late 30s but I only started noticing a few years ago that my eyes are shaped differently and uneven.
Looking back at old photos I guess it has always been there, but it seems to be getting worse. People around me tell me it's unnoticeable but I think they are just being nice. What is the cause and is there a fix?
Answer: Subtle Eyelid Differences Hi Friend, thanks for sharing your story and the photograph. It looks like your left eyebrow sits a little higher than the right. I like to think of the eyebrows as the curtain rod, and the eyelids as the curtains. If the eyelids are drooping then the brow's compensate to keep the lids from blocking your vision. You'll want to visit a plastic surgeon and make sure to check out their website to make sure they know how to take care of eyelids because this is a finesse procedure and every millimeter counts! I can't wait to see you get better!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Subtle Eyelid Differences Hi Friend, thanks for sharing your story and the photograph. It looks like your left eyebrow sits a little higher than the right. I like to think of the eyebrows as the curtain rod, and the eyelids as the curtains. If the eyelids are drooping then the brow's compensate to keep the lids from blocking your vision. You'll want to visit a plastic surgeon and make sure to check out their website to make sure they know how to take care of eyelids because this is a finesse procedure and every millimeter counts! I can't wait to see you get better!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Possibly due to different levels of elevation from ptosis Your eyebrows are in different positions. the left one is higher than the right one. It is possible that you are compensating for a left eyelid drooping by raising your eyebrow on the left side a bit higher. It would be best to see a plastic surgeon to examine you closely in person, stabilize your forehead, etc. and see how the eyebrows respond in that setting. If you have unilateral ptosis of the eyelids, you may need that fixed to have your eyebrows end up in more similar position. But that's not the only option. It really depends on the cause and your anatomy. -David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Possibly due to different levels of elevation from ptosis Your eyebrows are in different positions. the left one is higher than the right one. It is possible that you are compensating for a left eyelid drooping by raising your eyebrow on the left side a bit higher. It would be best to see a plastic surgeon to examine you closely in person, stabilize your forehead, etc. and see how the eyebrows respond in that setting. If you have unilateral ptosis of the eyelids, you may need that fixed to have your eyebrows end up in more similar position. But that's not the only option. It really depends on the cause and your anatomy. -David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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September 18, 2019
Answer: Why Are my Eyes Different Sizes? Asymmetry between the two eyes can have various causes. Some of these causes include: difference in upper eyelid positiondroopy eyelid (eyelid ptosis), eyelid retraction, etc. difference in lower eyelid positionreverse eyelid ptosis, eyelid retraction, etc. difference in eyeball positionsunken eye (enophthalmos, hypoglobus), bulging eye (proptosis, exophthalmos), etc. orbital asymmetryfacial asymmetryetc. The treatment depends on what is causing your issues. You should see an Oculoplastic surgeon and Ophthalmologist for a complete evaluation.
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Answer: Why Are my Eyes Different Sizes? Asymmetry between the two eyes can have various causes. Some of these causes include: difference in upper eyelid positiondroopy eyelid (eyelid ptosis), eyelid retraction, etc. difference in lower eyelid positionreverse eyelid ptosis, eyelid retraction, etc. difference in eyeball positionsunken eye (enophthalmos, hypoglobus), bulging eye (proptosis, exophthalmos), etc. orbital asymmetryfacial asymmetryetc. The treatment depends on what is causing your issues. You should see an Oculoplastic surgeon and Ophthalmologist for a complete evaluation.
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August 30, 2018
Answer: Asymmetric eyes Everyone has facial asymmetry. It can be more noticeable as we age. Typically one eye is slightly larger than the other eye and that is completely normal. A blepharoplasty can help improve overall symmetry if done by the right technique. Be sure to seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon with experience and expertise in eyelid surgery.
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Answer: Asymmetric eyes Everyone has facial asymmetry. It can be more noticeable as we age. Typically one eye is slightly larger than the other eye and that is completely normal. A blepharoplasty can help improve overall symmetry if done by the right technique. Be sure to seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon with experience and expertise in eyelid surgery.
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July 11, 2018
Answer: Eyes different size The brow positions are different and this would most likely have to do with your eyes. Your frontalis muscle that elevate your brows are trying to compensate for difference in the light that hits the back of your eyes and the causes needs to be explored by a suitable specialist in plastic surgery or an ophthalmologist. Wish you the best in your journey, Dr Leo Kim, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney
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Answer: Eyes different size The brow positions are different and this would most likely have to do with your eyes. Your frontalis muscle that elevate your brows are trying to compensate for difference in the light that hits the back of your eyes and the causes needs to be explored by a suitable specialist in plastic surgery or an ophthalmologist. Wish you the best in your journey, Dr Leo Kim, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney
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