I had blepharoplasty to remove excess skin from my upper eyelid about 17 years ago (when I was 3/4 years old). My eyelids look fine when relaxed; they’re even and everything. However, when I show any positive emotion (when I smile, get excited about something), my repaired eye bulges open while the other stays normal. I can open the repaired eye to an extreme extent than I can the other one upon demand. When I smile, the repaired eyelid perfectly curves around my iris, while the other does not.
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May 30, 2024
Answer: You appear to have left upper eyelid ptosis.
Hi from Istanbul! For the best results, I believe combining both procedures would be more effective. Specifically, the excess skin on the outer part of your upper eyelid can be nicely addressed with a brow lift. Removing too much upper eyelid skin alone could actually pull your brow down, so the...
Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs. However, tightening the eyelids will make them look even more hollow. What you need is more fullness and what can be done is fat transposition.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
You have ptosis (drooping) of the right upper lid making the eyes look asymmetric. Typically surgery can be performed to tighten the muscle of the eyelid, raising the lid, and restoring symmetry. It is important to see an eyelid expert to determine the cause of the ptosis.