More and more I’ve noticed that my eyes are completely asymmetrical and it’s ruining my already low self esteem and putting me off from dating, as I can’t imagine anybody not noticing this and being put off by it. My left eye is shaped like a downturned teardrop, the eyelid is smaller and the eye sits higher in my face compared to my right eye, which is more round, sits lower and has a more prominent lid. I’m a 23 y/o female and could afford surgery if this can be corrected.
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Thank you for your question and photos. When the skin below the eyes loses elasticity and volume, it can create dark shadows and depressions in this area. Administering a small amount of hyaluronic acid dermal filler around the tear trough can reduce the appearance of hollowing and...
You don't need a CT scan for this. You have upper eyelid ptosis with a central levator disinsertion and a compensatory eyebrow elevation. The upper eyelid sulcus appears hollow due to retraction of anterior orbital fat, also called the preaponeurotic fat, into the orbit with the the retracting...
It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
