In addition to the blepharoplasties, I had 50% removal of my left lacrimal gland due enlargement and pain (chronic dacryadenitis). I also had removal of a granuloma probably cause by a steroid injection. While I'm happy that the removal was able to be done through the eyelid incision, I'm unhappy with the asymmetry of my eyes. Do you think this is still lingering swelling? I also still have malar swelling. Thank you.
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I certainly see the asymmetry you are referring to. Upper lid asymmetry is not uncommon. I actually think your asymmetry is minimal and you appear a bit on the young side to consider surgery. Forget a brow lift without question and I would be reluctant to perform upper lid...
Dear KT80,
After looking
at your pictures, I think a conservative lower blepharoplasty to remove a small
amount of fat will not change your eye shape.
It appears that you have somewhat of an almond shaped eyes and that
should stay the same with a conservative transconjunctival...
I’m a cosmetic oculofacial plastic surgeon specializing in
this area for almost over 20 years and I can tell you that many people come to
me with different variations of a story like yours. Bags under the eyes
represent lower eyelid fat prolapse which means that the fat that is normally
around t...
