My left eye (and really the whole left side of my face) is lower than the right. I think that my situation is due to bone structure. im wondering if anything can be done to minimize how drastic it looks. Ive been seeing more botox for eyes, but many people want to make their eyes look both bigger and more even , where i prefer my eyes when they are closed slightly, as i think it makes the aasymmety less obvious. Are there any people out there specalizing in eye symmetry? What are some options ?
December 7, 2017
Answer: Facial asymmetry Your left eye sits modestly lower in your skull than does your right. This is because the entire boney orbit (eye socket) is lower in your skull on the left than the right. The only anatomically correcting solution would be an exceedingly drastic procedure to cut the bones around your eye socket, extending way back in your skull behind your eye, to raise the entire eye socket. This would be a crazy risky procedure wherein the benefit is far outweighed by the risk. We all have facial asymmetry to some degree. I doubt most people notice your condition, and I should know. I've had ten operations on my right ear. Because of it, my ears are woefully uneven, and almost nobody notices. I've used myself as an example for patients concerned about asymmetry for decades. You have a very pretty face and should not allow this matter to distract you from thinking so.
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December 7, 2017
Answer: Facial asymmetry Your left eye sits modestly lower in your skull than does your right. This is because the entire boney orbit (eye socket) is lower in your skull on the left than the right. The only anatomically correcting solution would be an exceedingly drastic procedure to cut the bones around your eye socket, extending way back in your skull behind your eye, to raise the entire eye socket. This would be a crazy risky procedure wherein the benefit is far outweighed by the risk. We all have facial asymmetry to some degree. I doubt most people notice your condition, and I should know. I've had ten operations on my right ear. Because of it, my ears are woefully uneven, and almost nobody notices. I've used myself as an example for patients concerned about asymmetry for decades. You have a very pretty face and should not allow this matter to distract you from thinking so.
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December 7, 2017
Answer: Facial Asymmetry Thanks for the great question. After looking closely and your photos, it seems like you mostly have a bony problem where the bony structure of your left eye sits lower. The most drastic thing to do would be to divide those bones and move your left side up so it's more even. This however requires a very invasive surgery. Things like fillers and botox may help a little, but they may also create new asymmetries that weren't there before. I don't know of anyone that specializes in non-surgical treatment of asymmetry. Find a doctor you trust who is willing to work with you. There might be some trial and error until you find a combination that works. Best,~Dr. Sieber
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December 7, 2017
Answer: Facial Asymmetry Thanks for the great question. After looking closely and your photos, it seems like you mostly have a bony problem where the bony structure of your left eye sits lower. The most drastic thing to do would be to divide those bones and move your left side up so it's more even. This however requires a very invasive surgery. Things like fillers and botox may help a little, but they may also create new asymmetries that weren't there before. I don't know of anyone that specializes in non-surgical treatment of asymmetry. Find a doctor you trust who is willing to work with you. There might be some trial and error until you find a combination that works. Best,~Dr. Sieber
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