Find out whether blepharoplasty surgery can correct or accentuate the difference in eye opening, and in which cases this can happen
“Doctor, one of my eyes is more closed than the other. After blepharoplasty, will this difference be corrected, or could it become more noticeable?” This question from a patient made us want to shed light on an interesting technique associated with blepharoplasty.
The first thing to say is that, during the consultation and physical examination that always precede any surgical planning at our clinic, we assess a very important aspect of the patient’s eye asymmetry: whether it is large enough to be corrected or whether it is considered a natural asymmetry.
If the examining surgeon identifies a considerable asymmetry that can therefore be corrected, this procedure can indeed be performed, and it is called Eyelid Ptosis Correction. In this case, the correction can be combined with blepharoplasty; in other words, in addition to lifting the eyes, adjustments will be made to minimize or eliminate the difference in opening between one eye and the other.
This surgery combines both aesthetic corrections of the eyes and is called structured blepharoplasty. It involves the same surgical steps as conventional blepharoplasty, with incisions in the eyelids and muscle repositioning or removal of skin and fat. The preoperative and postoperative periods are no different in structured blepharoplasty either.
However, all of this will only be done if the surgeon recommends the correction, as mentioned earlier. If the difference in opening between the eyes is considered natural, it will be explained to the patient that, even with blepharoplasty, this asymmetry will remain the same, since it is a natural asymmetry of their body.
In every situation, the most important thing is to understand the patient’s concern, examine them as thoroughly as possible and arrive at the correct diagnosis and plan, to ensure an effective and safe result.
Would you like to know more about blepharoplasty, which can be performed with or without correction of eye asymmetry? Get in touch with our team and book your consultation.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
