Not enough skin taken off the top of my eye lead on one side of my eye

Question

Before I had my surgery there was more skin drooping on one side than the other… I'm assuming the doctor took equal amounts from both eyes and now the one eye that had more skin still has more skin and is hanging more than the other… What do I do?

Roni Prucz, MD · Answer

Asymmetry after upper blepharoplasty surgery can be due to a variety of reasons. Uneven brow positions, different size skin resections, and differences in post-operative swelling can create visible differences. In general it is best to wait approximately 3-6 months to see your final result. If asymmetry still exists then you should see discuss your care with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who should be able to provide more information. Thank you for your question.

Mansher Singh, MD, FACS · Answer

You definitely need to wait up to 12 months after the surgery. The problem with taking out too much skin is that you might not be able to close your eyes involuntarily. Once you are all healed and your eye seem asymmetric, you should consult with your plastic surgeon to see if they need to take our more skin

C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

The appearance of the eyes depends not on just the upper lid skin but also the position of the brows and eyelid height. It is possible that additional skin needs to be removed from one side. Also possible that your brow position or lid height is asymmetric. Would need photos or an in person consultation to determine. Hope that helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to end up with small asymmetry after upper blepharoplasty. When result is mature and stable, additional skin removal should be done in local anesthesia. Hope this helps.

David Tuggle, DDS · Answer

You may need a touch up blepharoplasty, I would schedule a follow up with your surgeon. We usually see our patients back at 8 weeks and if they need a minor touch up it's for a minimal fee. It's always easy to take a little more off. Adding back is the hard part.

Not enough skin taken off the top of my eye lead on one side of my eye

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