Is it possible to redo my double eyelid surgery? (photos)

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My mom took me to a double eyelid surgery (folding style) in China in 2004 , I was 13 yrs old. my right eye was done acceptable but my left eye is like disaster, when I opened my eyes, It looks like half opened only , and the fold is not even extended to the end of my eyes, I don't know how to explain but please refer to the photos. May I know, in this case, is it able to be redone? Thank you so much. I am so tired of having two different size of eyes . Thx

Hugo Higa, MD · Answer

serinatang, it appears that the issue you are having is due to ptosis.  This is a condition in which the levator muscle, which elevates the eyelids, is not working adequately.  In your case I would suspect that the sutures that were placed into your lids are the problem.  Your crease appears okay, but your lids are droopy.  This can be redone, but I would recommend you consider an open, incisional, surgery to remove any remaining sutures and correct the ptosis.  For eyelid ptosis, I recommend ophthalmology trained oculoplastic surgeons to perform this as many plastic surgeons are not as experienced in this field.  Hope this helps.  Cheers

Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello serinatang, thank you for your question and photos.  It's hard to tell from your photos what exactly the problem is.  Sounds like you might have ptosis on your left eye, or perhaps the eyelid folds were not made symmetrically and that may give you the appearance of pseudo-ptosis. As far as the left eyelid crease, it appears to be extended all the way laterally on the photos.  It's probably best for you to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in Asian blepharoplasty to see if you are a candidate for a surgical revision.  Best wishes!Goretti H. Taghva MD

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photos.  It looks from your photos that you had incision technique and a medial epicanthoplasty.  Your case is a little tough in that you'd definitely need an inperson evaluation.  You may have ptosis of the left eye or loose pre-tarsal skin making the to eyes appear different due to a malpositioned crease on the left.You would need a repeat incision technique and the exact outcome is difficult to project.  You can expect improvement but no perfect.Chase Lay, MD

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