For a few years now i have noticed my left eyelid is lower than the right. I don’t believe it was always like this (unless it was very subtle to begin with). From minimal research, i’m not sure if it may be ptosis, extra eyelid skin, or something else. Is there a way to fix this, and what might it be?
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I am skeptical that you had "maximal" advancement of the anterior levator. Meaning you likely have a real probability that revisional surgery would be beneficial. It appears that more could have been done to control the eyelid platform which appears to still contain redundant skin and muscle...
The photo from 2020 is a great photo, but the rest of the photos are either while you squinting or smiling. You have to have exact same photo as the 2020. But if your eyes are not as open as 2020, you have mild ptosis of both eyes.
You may also have a lateral canthal disinsertion. Most eye plastic surgeons you encounter are likely to offer you posterior approach ptosis. However, I suspect that you also need an anterior approach upper eyelid ptosis with an anchor blepharoplasty to control the upper eyelid fold. Do not let a...