| Interesting, one study comparing eyelid, eyebrow, and orbital measurements in models versus those in the average population found that small to even moderate amounts of asymmetry around the eye were more commony observed in faces perceived to be more attractive.
Natural asymmetry may be influenced by any number of anatomic variables and seems to be more common in those of Asian descent.
While most patients suspect their imbalance is due to differing amounts of skin and fat in the two lids, the problem is more typically related to weak natural crease fixation rather than tissue excess or deficiency.
In most cases of objectionable asymmetry, it is advisable to operate on both eyelids simultaneously, even when one eyelid already has what if felt to be an acceptable natural crease. By applying surgery to both sides at the same time, chances are increased that the surgeon will be able to achieve a better final match.
When only one eyelid undergoes surgery, it is far more difficult during the operation to judge exactly what and how much to do as well as to evaluate developing symmetry between the two sides as the operation progresses.
Less commonly, true disorders of eyelid function may be responsible for the differences between the two eyelids. For instance . . . |
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