Eyelid Asymmetry Correction · Ptosis Repair
On the photo, the left eye looks sleepier than the other side.
The crease line also sits noticeably higher.
She had been operated on several times at other clinics, but the correction never held — which is what brought her to us.
Simple tarsal-plate advancement alone tends to recur, so a different surgical strategy is usually required.
We operated on both sides, and the symmetry came out well.
Before surgery I explained that swelling can subside at different rates and that the left eye on the photo might initially look larger. The patient did contact us mid-recovery, worried that the left eye on the photo (her own right eye) appeared more swollen.
The photos she sent did suggest a slight difference. By the one-week visit, however, the symmetry was clearly even. The remaining swelling will continue to settle, and the result is on track.
Asymmetric swelling can make the eyes look uneven for up to two weeks. If a clear difference persists beyond three weeks, an early revision may be warranted. When the cause is swelling, it's important to follow our post-op instructions closely.
If the result holds steady through the six-month mark, recovery should proceed without issues.
Still some swelling, but the symmetry looks good.