Why are my eyes so uneven? (Photo)

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One of my eyes is lower and a litle bit delayed almost. I notice it in evey pic an video. Is there anyhing i can do about it? I noticed too that its worse when drinking or smoking

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow, eyelid, eye troughs, upper eye hollows, and forehead. I typically combine this with Ultherapy and thread lifting to lift the brow; RF and skin tightening laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin; and laser or superficial RF devices for improvements in texture, color, and any crepey skin around the eyes as needed. In some cases, surgery is the best solution to achieve the desired results. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.​

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a common question. Every single person is asymmetric through out their body and this includes the eyes. Asymmetries and eyelid wrinkles can be corrected with blepharoplasty or cosmetic eyelid surgery. It is one of the first cosmetic surgeries people usually get. While the average age might be 30 to 50's, some patients get this done in their 20s. It really depends on your unique anatomy as well as what exactly is bothering you. That said, even after surgery I always warn patients that there will still be asymmetry and things will not look 100% perfectly even because some asymmetries cannot be corrected unless you reposition bone, remove muscle etc. and somethings are just not worth doing. Botox injections as well as laser treatments can also be a tremendous benefit if you are not interested in surgery. Of course, there are also many combinations. I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of eyelid surgery but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations. I hope my answer helps and if it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond”button on the top right.

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C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

You have ptosis of the right upper lid. This is typically caused from the muscle slipping from its attachment point on the lid. However, there are also numerous other causes that need to be ruled out by your doctor. This can be fixed with a surgery with great results. Best to see an eyelid expert in your area.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired) · Answer

You have ptosis (droop) of the upper eyelids with your right frontalis muscle working harder to elevate your lid than your left muscle. You need to see a plastic or ophthalmic plastic surgeon who specializes in this.

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