What procedure should I have to make my eyes more symmetrical? (Photo)

Question

I prefer the eye on the right side of the photo because of the eyelid space. I also notice a difference in the eyebrows and prefer the eyebrow on the right side of the photo.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, your left eyelid appears to droop lower than your right eyelid. This is typically called ptosis. Please consider consulting with a reputable oculoplastic surgeon to discuss your options. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I’m glad you at least differentiated which side you are referring to.
When we speak of kindness, doctors usually ALT to the side from the patient’s perspective and not how we look at the picture.
There’s no confusion when you say my left eye or my right eyelid.
Unless you flip a picture, we will know which side you are referring to.
Facial asymmetry is common and this includes the eyes and the eyelids.
Most individuals the left eye socket often sits slightly higher in the skull, and likewise, the left eyebrow will typically also sit a little higher.
The symmetry is based on skeletal structure and happened during embryological development.
 During embryological development, the two sides of the face develop independently from each other, and eventually fuse in the midline.
This inevitably leads to a symmetry in all people.
Any attempt at soft tissue manipulation to treat facial, skeletal asymmetry will simply create two different separate asymmetries. 
The human brain is an accustomed to seeing peoples faces as a symmetrical.
The human brain is an accustomed to seeing peoples faces as asymmetrical.
We typically don’t think of all the people we know like friends, family significant others is having asymmetrical faces, but they do. Viewing computer generated images of perfectly symmetrical faces tends to have an odd and unfamiliar appearance. Perfectly symmetrical faces do not exist in real life.
The images are not considered aesthetically better.
Aesthetic Beauty is not based on symmetry, but rather balance.
You’re not a candidate to have surgical correction for this.
Doing so is highly invasive, dangerous, and would most likely not lead to an outcome that would make you happy.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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