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After Eyelid Surgery, One Eye Looks Asian While The Other Does Not. What Are My Options?

junrJan 31, 2012
i had blep uppper/lower surgry. the left eye looks orientl nd th right eye normal shape. can this be corrected..

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Dr. A.J. Amadi, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Dr. Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Dr. Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Feb 3, 2012
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Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
Answered on Feb 1, 2012
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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

You did not provide us a photograph.  There is more than one thing that can go awry with lower eyelid surgery.  "Putting a stitch in the eyelid" seldom corrects the problem.  It is understandable that the surgeon wants to take care of this issue as rapidly as possible...

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It is unlikely that things will change this far out from the injury. A CT scan of the orbits [maxillofacial] would help elucidate the problem.

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Unless we have improve photo angles to see true asymmetry, it will be impossible for us to give you an accurate recommendation. You definitely will need a CT scan to assess the underlying bony anatomy if there is a significant asymmetry.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

WIth do respect for my colleagues who are ready to sign you up for canthoplasty, you are a beautiful girl with big eyes.  What you need to know is that canthoplasty is ultimately not a cosmetic procedure but rather a reconstructive procedure.  Canthoplasty tightens the lower eyelid....

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At this point, it would be safe to remove the internal sutures that you speak of. Bandage contact lenses [large soft contact lenses] can also be worn on cornea to protect the cornea from the irritation of the sutures rubbing against it. This certainly can affect your vision in the short term...

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