Is there any way to make the eye on the left look like the eye on the right? (photos)

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I have had ptosis correction surgery a few years ago and it left my eyelids looking uneven. I really dislike my left eyelids. They appear to droop on the outer corner and are extremely thin in the middle/inner corner. I have considered doing fillers in the upper eyelid, but I have never seen a case like mine. Would it be possible?

David Samimi, MD · Answer

Greetings, your photos clearly show that your right upper eyelid looks higher than your left. The can be from a residual relative left upper lid ptosis (droop) or a relative bulge of your right eye from thyroid eye disease, or previous trauma making the left eye sink in. I would be seen by an oculofacial plastic surgeon. Bring photos of your eye shape over the last few years. If your eye asymmetry has been stable and there is no evidence of thyroid disease or bulging eye, there are a variety of ptosis surgery options to lift your left upper eyelid including external levator, mullerectomy or modified fasanella.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It appears that your ptosis is still under corrected. Consultation with your surgeon would be best way to approach treatment of this problem; revision surgery (ptosis repair) may be indicated. Good luck.

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, it seems that the left eye is still droopy and you are trying to compensate for it. The compensation effort makes you open your right eye even more (Hering's effect) and makes the asymmetry worse. Seek a consultation with an experienced Oculoplastic surgeon.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

In the photos, you have residual ptosis of the left upper eyelid with a long upper eyelid platform and high crease. The right eye appears over corrected or may be exhibiting over action driven by the heavy left upper eyelid. It is possible to lower an upper eyelid crease, correct ptosis and even address an over corrected eyelid. However, the are all nonstandard surgeries that require a very thoughtful approach and detailed assessment. The goal is to aesthetically improve the symmetry of the two eyelids. This is possible but very few eyelid surgeons offer this type of work. Aesthetically fixing and improving unsatisfactory prior surgery is a large focus of my practice. Your eyes can be your best feature. It all starts with a detailed in person examination.

Is there any way to make the eye on the left look like the eye on the right? (photos)

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