Do you think that my eyelids will be uneven permanently? (Photo)

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I got my eyelids done 2 months ago to make my eyes look bigger and now they look uneven. Do you think that it will be like this permanently? Will it be even after six to twelves month. My doctor told me that they will be even after the swelling go down, but there would be 10 - 20% chance that he might have to fix the higher one. Is 10% to 20% high chance? Do you think it will be alright after six months. I appreciate any opinions. Thank you so much

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears you have right upper eyelid ptosis. More information is needed for proper recommendation including before photos and examination. See an oculoplastic surgeon and discuss with your surgeon.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

That persistence in the elevation of the crease can go on for months.  However, I do not think your crease will come down low enough to match your left side.  Also there are some design elements that seem to be missing from the right upper eyelid. Specifically, the eyelid platform is very full suggesting that the surgeon did not design the surgery to reduce the bulk of the eyelid below the upper eyelid crease. I suspect this eyelid will need to be revised and the upper eyelid crease lowered. It is important to give this eyelid 2 to 3 more months to heal.  However, it is important to understand that the likelihood is that this eyelid will not be satisfactory. If that is the case, I would be very careful about who does the revision.

Do you think that my eyelids will be uneven permanently? (Photo)

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