Should I be looking for ptosis correction or a blepharoplasty? (Photo)

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I'm not sure if the route I need to take to correct it is ptosis or regular eyelid surgery. My eyes weren't always visibly so different, when I was a child my right eye was very similar to my left. My right eye has been deemed a lazy eye, and I've worn glasses for it ever since. My left eye has no prescription. My right brow has increasingly become raised in comparison to my left as well, if that helps.

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. You appear to be young on the photos submitted. BTW great photos!  I wish all inquiring patients would submit these excellent photographs. Facial asymmetry is the norm rather than the exception. I extreme cases the asymmetry may require surgical correction. In your case it does not. IMHO I don't feel you should subject yourself to a surgical intervention at this time. Genetics play a huge factor particularly with eyebrow ptosis. Good luck, Doc PG

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, I believe that your upper eyelid margins are a bit droopy. That is consistent with ptosis. For a definitive answer to your question, please consider visiting with several reputable oculoplastic specialists. Thank you for this question, and I hope it's helpful. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

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