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You are probably describing a tethered ptosis. This is generally the result of the surgeon sewing the wrong structures together. The eyelid needs to be examined to confirm a tethered ptosis. If you have this a return to the operating room is indicated to explore the eyelid to take apart stitches that are typically binding the levator aponeurosis to the orbital septum.
It is too early in healing process to know the outcome of the surgery as there is swelling and bruising present. Best to discuss with your surgeon about what's going on.
must be dealt with through your surgeon. Your surgeon knows what was done and is best equipped to fix what is happening if its not normal. Hopefully you have seen your surgeon today but you should always be able to contact your surgeon by phone at all hours of the day. Bad things can happen to your eyes if exposed for too long.
It is very hard to see your incisions as there is tape on them. You have uneven swelling and bruising in your eyelids and that can account for the asymmetry you are noticing. This is very common to have unevenness early on. I would recommend icing and keeping your head elevated at night to reduce the swelling. You should have a followup with your surgeon soon and I would address any concerns at that point.
The upper eyelid is weak and not lifting your eyelids fully. This is correctable by tightening the internal muscle. Check with your insurance carrier to see if this is covered.
If you have a true skin deficiency which is causing your problems then you would most likely need a skin graft. The cosmetic result will depend on the size of the graft, where the skin comes from and whether or not the graft survives. You have already had multiple surgeries here...
You have a facial bony asymmetry. Your whole eye socket is lower on the left side and the eye may also be further back. Your brow is also lower on this side. You have had this all your life but it may become more noticeable with aging changes in the face.
Best to get in person consultation for a complicated problem. The asymmetry might be from eyelid asymmetry and/or one eyeball being more or less bulgy than the other, among other factors. See an oculoplastic specialist.
Sometimes these notches will heal in, or at least heal in enough that they are not very visible. This can take a few months. If it does not heal you will have to remove the notch and reclose the lid. This may be tough as it appears that the lid is pretty tight and is...
You could have these done together but you may want to consult your physician and let them go over what is best for you.
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