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Overcorrected eyelid or overdone blepharoplasty on my left eye? Should I get another doctor to correct it. (photo)

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Adventurous2604Jun 9, 2019

Had double ptosis and (mini)blepharoplasty surgery on March 22. Eyelids are asymmetrical and different sizes.Unsure which was done wrong and if I should get another doctor to correct it.

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