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Uneven Eyes - will orbital decompression surgery make things more symmetrical?

CaliforniaDreamingGG
For the longest time, I just thought I had a lazy eye and would get ptosis to fix it but last year, I saw more of the unevenness and how droopy my right eye/side feels and looks. I also noticed the bulging in both eyes. After tons of google searches and researching, I finally found out about orbital decompression surgery. I had a consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon, and he recommended a OD, eyebrow lift and fat transfer under eyes. My lingering concerns are the fact that my left and right eye are so different. The left side of my face appears to be lifted higher more than the left. My brow, eye and cheek. The right side seems to droop, and the eye is lower. My concern is that my left eye is rounded and appears smaller while the left is more almond shaped and lower, but the surgeon said when he took measurements, the left eye was more pronounced than the right. My face itself is very uneven. I'm confused and wondering if I should go through with the surgery at this point. I've already had a second visit with the surgeon, and he said it will be more balanced, not exactly even. I've tried to get a second opinion but the surgeons I've contacted consultation fees are $500. I'm just hoping for more insight and opinions. Thank you

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