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One Eye Looks Different After Upper Blepharoplasty
Some asymmetry after upper blepharoplasty is normal early on and usually settles as swelling resolves, which can take several weeks. Eyelids often heal at slightly different rates since swelling and bruising rarely track identically on both sides. What matters most right now is whether you can fully close your eyes to protect the cornea, and whether you're seeing signs of infection or a wound healing problem. Minor differences in crease height or lid position at this stage are common and often improve with time as tissues settle.
If one eye looks notably more swollen, droopy, or asymmetric than the other beyond the usual early variation, that's worth a direct conversation with your surgeon rather than waiting it out. Taking your own photos periodically can help you and your surgeon track the trend over time. Stay in close contact with the surgeon who performed your procedure. A hands-on exam is the only way to say with confidence whether what you're seeing is normal healing or something that needs attention.
Clinical Context
Minor asymmetry after blepharoplasty is common because the two eyelids rarely swell, bruise, or heal at exactly the same rate. Crease shape and skin settling often keep changing for weeks as tissue tension and swelling resolve unevenly between sides. This kind of variation doesn't automatically mean something went wrong, but it also isn't something to self-diagnose — any asymmetry that seems to be worsening, or that concerns you, deserves a direct look from your surgeon rather than assuming it will resolve.
