Subtle eye asymmetry - Could this be ptosis or an eyelid skin issue? (photos)

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I’m looking for advice on subtle eye asymmetry correction. One eye is slightly more open than the other. Could this be ptosis or an eyelid skin issue? I’m considering options like ptosis correction, blepharoplasty, or Botox but want natural results with minimal downtime. I’ve attached two photos for reference. Any recommendations or insights on the best approach would be appreciated!

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

these photos are too zoomed out to really appreciate any measurements of things like ptosis or eyelid skin (you can barely see the creases from this) but I do not see anything obvious standing out to me. I think you are too focused on something very subtle that doesn't warrant plastic surgery

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

In order to properly evaluate and find the cause of your eyelid asymmetry, a set of close up photos is needed. In-person consultation with a board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeon would be your best option. Good luck.

Berat Cigdem, MD · Answer

The asymmetry is based on your facial skeleton, orbital bones are asymmetrical and it is completely normal, no need to have a surgery to fix this normal anatomical condition

William Portuese, MD · Answer

These pictures are in adequate in order to make a determination about having ptosis, or even be a candidate for elective eyelid cosmetic surgery. It appears that you have some degree of facial and eyelid a symmetry, which is genetic. Please post another set of photographs.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

You do not have ptosis. Your face has slight asymmetry, which is normal but disturbs you.  Perhaps a small amount of Botox above the brow could be attempted as the photos demonstrate slightly different brow heights. Best wishes.

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