What surgeries/eye therapies can be done regarding my uneven eyes? (Photo)

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My left eye is weaker and I wear glasses when I am in front of the computer. Recently I have noticed my eyes looked extremely uneven, and a picture confirmed it. Are there any surgeries that can correct it? Any eye therapies I can do? Thank you!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

It is not causing upper eyelid ptosis. However the process is not symmetric. It is affecting the left upper eyelid a bit more than the right. This is causing a bit more hollowing in the left upper eyelid. Slippage of the central levator takes anterior orbital fat with it. You also have a slightly disinsertion of the lateral canthus on each side. Effectively your innie eyelid is worse on the left side and disappearing. An anchor blepharoplasty with a correction of the slipping anterior levator aponeurosis would address this. Often this is combined with lateral canthoplasty. On examination, it is possible to determine if you have more latent upper eyelid ptosis than is evident in the photo. Repositioning the lateral canthus retethers the upper eyelid and can bring out more visible ptosis. If that is the case, at surgery a lateral canthoplasty is performed with an anterior levator resection ptosis repair. There is no substitute for an in person assessment to evaluate the eyelids and discuss with you options for addressing these issues. I caution you that more eyelid surgeons do not even know how to assess these issues and risk making you much  worse by performing the wrong surgery.

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.

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. I can safely say that this unevenness is caused by sagging eyebrows. Most people are not aware of this. They think that this look is only related to the eyes. Of course, eyebrow lift alone will not be enough, it needs to be combined with upper eyelid and lower eyelid surgery. It is necessary to remove excess skin from your upper and lower eyelids. As a result, you can have fresher, less tired looking and even eyes. Find yourself an experienced facial surgeon. Please check our Instagram account and RealSelf photos. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile. You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

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