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Browlift Vs Blepharoplasty - Which is Best for Sagging Eyelids? 67 answers

Is a brow lift (forehead lift) better to raise sagging eyelids than a blepharoplasty?

Droopy Eyelids - Alternatives to Eyelift Surgery? 29 answers

I know an eyelift would work for my sagging eye lids....but what about non surgical ways to improve eye lids?

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Might a Non Surgical Procedure Improve my Upper Eyelids? 20 answers

Hello, I am 27 and I have found in the last few years that eyelids, particularly the right one (in the picture)have drooped a bit. I would prefer...

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Is 18 Years Old Too Young for Eyelid Surgery? 17 answers

My baby sister is turning 18 in a week and for the past year, she has been saving her money for an upper eyelid surgery. Her upper eyes are and have...

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Upper Eyelids Are Drooping - What are my Options? 17 answers

I am 25 years old and I was born with that puppy look, like people call. But now, I can't handle it because I feel that my sight is tired and my...

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What Can I Do About Drooping Upper Eyelids? (photo) 17 answers

What Can I Do About Drooping Upper Eyelids?

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Droopy, Sagging Eyelids 16 answers

Hello all. I'm only 22 years old, but am considering getting something done about my heavy, droopy eyelids. They make my eyes look very tired and...

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Will my Eyes Look Normal Again After Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty? 15 answers

I am 41 years old, and had upper and lower eyelids done 11 days ago. I have visible scars at the sides of my eyes under my eyebrow. I feel like I look...

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How Long Before I Can Have Surgery Again for Droppy Eye Lids? 15 answers

Had surgery 8 years ago for droppy eyelids, notice they are starting to droop, can I have surgery again?

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Can Excess Skin Between Brows After Eyelid Surgery Be Resolved? 14 answers

I had upper and lower Eyelid surgery, Facelift and Botox on my forehead 3 weeks ago. I didn't want the Eyelid surgery but my doctor insisted. The...

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Visible Upper Eyelids and Unhappy w/ Eye Profile - Can I Change This? 14 answers

I'm 20 years old, and I really don't like the way my eyes are. I don't like that the skin of my upper eyelids is visible and I don't...

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Eyelid Ptosis or Extra Skin? 13 answers

I am going to see an eye surgeon in two weeks but I wanted to have an idea what to ask before I go. I am 26, I was told by my mother that my right...

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Lower Eyelid Drooping After Blepharoplasty, How Long Should I Wait to Fix it? 13 answers

I got a blepharoplasty three weeks ago and one of my lower eyelids is drooping. I am 58 yrs old and in good health. I am putting ointment in my eye...

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Upper Blepharoplasty Despite Severe Dry Eyes? 12 answers

I'm a 32 year-old male suffering from severe dry eyes, but I want to get upper Blepharoplasty done to correct very droopy lids. Is there any way this...

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Age 22 - Can Drooping Left Eyelid Be Fixed? 11 answers

My left eye lid droops low when I'm tired and I want to get it fixed. I'm not sure whether it can be fixed or not because it's not a...

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Has the Eyelid Surgery Worked? 11 answers

Our 17 year old daughter had Ptosis surgery on her right upper eyelid 3 months ago. We had her 12 week follow-up visit a couple of days ago. All...

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Chemosis or Ectropion After Blepharoplasty? 10 answers

I had Blepharoplasty 3 weeks ago, and I wrote here you about droopy eyes. I went to see my surgeon and he diagnosed chemosis, but an oculoplastic from...

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Possible Levator Muscle Injury from Eyelid Surgery? 10 answers

I had upper eyelid surgery on both eyes on June 25th of this year. My right eyelid is not opening all the way when I look up or out to the side. When...

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What Are the Symptoms of Ptosis? 10 answers

Hi. I am 21 years old. My left eye tends to droop a bit.But i have recognized something strange. My left eye appears normal after sleep or when i wash...

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What Surgical Options Are Available for Restoration of Droopy Eyelids? 10 answers

Which procedures are the least invasive and require the shortest amount of recovery time?

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My Right Eyelid & Brow Droop Causing my Eyes to Look Uneven. Could Surgery Help? (photo) 10 answers

It is also particularly noticeble in close up pictures.It makes me feel self concious regarding my appearance. Would cosmetic surgery a) be able to...

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I Got a Blepharoplasty Three Weeks Ago and One of my Lower Eyelids is Drooping, How Long Do I have to Wait for Revision? (photo) 10 answers

I got a blepharoplasty three weeks ago and one of my lower eyelids is drooping. I am 58 yrs old and in good health. I am putting ointment in my eye...

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Alternative to Eyelid Surgery and Botox? 9 answers

I cannot use too much Botox in forehead because of droopy eyelids but I am not ready for Eyelid surgery. I would, however, like a smoother forehead...

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Am I a Good Candidate for a Brow Lift and Upper Blepharoplasty Surgery? 9 answers

I have just turned 35 and noticed that my eyes are starting to look old. My eyebrows have dropped slightly and my upper eyelids always look tired and...

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Does the 10 Minute Eye Lift from Dr Novick Work? 9 answers

I have very droopy eye lids, i am tying to find more information concerning Dr Lee Novick's 10 minute eye lift procedure, does it work? i like the...

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What Problems Could Result from Performing Blepharoplasty on Only 1 Eyelid? 9 answers

Both of my eyelids droop. But the insurer only authorized surgery on one (the left). They said the right wasnt bad enough. What problems could...

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Sudden Eyebrow Paralysis After Face Lift and an Upper Blepharoplasty - 1 Month Post-op. 9 answers

I had a face lift and upper blepharoplasty at the same time and everything went very well - no bruising, I am healing well and very happy with the...

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How Can I Fix One Drooping Eye? 8 answers

My eyes weren't always uneven. I did something stupid 6 yrs ago and wore one contact on my right eye for a couple of months. My left eyelid drooped,...

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Should Blepharoplasty Scars Be Less Evident by Now? 8 answers

I had eyelid surgery 5 weeks ago and my scars are still prominent even with makeup. I have followed recovery instructions and use an oitment my doctor...

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Canthoplasty for Lagopthalmos? 8 answers

I have lagopthalmos of the left eye from brain surgery, resulting in facial paralysis. I wear an external lid weight for full closure. The bottom lid...

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Who Should Be Financially Responsible for Revision Blepharoplasty? 8 answers

Should the original plastic surgeon be financially responsible for re-constructive surgery needed for correcting droopy eyelid after Blepharoplasty?

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Lower Eyelid Still Drooping 6 Months Post-Op, Are These Most Likely the Final Results? (photo) 8 answers

I am 6 months post op from lower bleph/subperiosteal mid face lift. both eyes had a stitch put in the medial corner and are healing with a rounded...

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Can Severed Eyelid Muscles Be Reattached and Repaired? 8 answers

Can a severed eyelid muscle from a car accident be reattached and repaired so it doesn't droop anymore?

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Surgery Only Solution for One Droopy Eyelid? 7 answers

It looks like I have a slight but noticeable ptosis due to one eyelid being higher than the other. However, one eyelid actually retracted as a result...

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How Can Eyelid Surgery Fix Asymmetrical Eyelids? 7 answers

I am 26 and have had a 'droopy' eyelid since I was born (congential ptosis?). The issue is odd however, the eye only really sags when I am overly...

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Eyelid Surgery or Fillers First for Tired-looking Eyes? 7 answers

I am a 43-year-old female that over the last 6 - 8 months have seen a noticeable change in my eyes. Puffiness, drooping eyelids and heavier...

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Hollowing After Blepharoplasty 7 answers

It will be 3 weeks this Friday since I had lower Blepharoplasty. I'm getting really nervous. As the swelling goes down it looks as though there may...

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Can Droopy Eyelid Caused by Nerve Injury Recover by Itself? 7 answers

Recently, I have droopy eyelid on my right eye and the last thing I did was getting my tooth pulled out so I guess there must be something went wrong...

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Can Computer Cause or Worsen Droopy Eyelids? 7 answers

I have droopy eyelids and plan to fix it soon. I am wondering what can cause or worsen this condition. I know looking at a computer screen too long...

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Concerned About Drooping Brow and Inability to Make Eyes Look Up After Eyelid Surgery. 7 answers

It has been 2 weeks and I am still unable to look up after upper eyelid surgery(cannot pull eyeball to look upward with muscles no matter how hard I...

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Can I Have Blepharoplaty in One Eye for Drooping Left Eye? 7 answers

I have my left eye shorter than the right one.i feel my left eyebrow are falling down and is heavy. i want to have eyelid surgery but am afraid having...

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I Had Lower Eyelid Skin Removed and a Face Lift. My Lower Lid is Drooping, What Can I Do? Is It Permanent? (photo) 7 answers

On 11-29-11 I had lower bleph with skin removed and fat pockets removed. I also had a face lift. My right lower eyelid is now drooping and has a...

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Can a 74-year-old with High Blood Pressure Have Eyelid Surgery? 7 answers

Upper eyelid surgery for the people of age 74 and with high blood pressure is possible? My dad has got right eyelid drooping problem since he was...

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What's the average eyelid surgery time for correcting ptosis? 7 answers

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What Could've Caused my Uneven Eyes? 6 answers

Over the last few years, my right eye - relative to the horizontal position of the left - seems to have taken a hike down my face. It's started to...

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What is Good for Droopy Eyelids and Sunken Lower Lid? 6 answers

Is it possible to have both lids done at the same time? I feel that my lower lid needs filling up, can this be done from my own fat? What is the best...

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Upper Blepharoplasty After Botox Brow Lifts? 6 answers

Hi! I am 31 year old female and my upper eyelids have been getting lower. I could see the eyelids in pictures taken about 7 years ago but not anymore....

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Normal for Eyelids to Be Still Droopy 3 Weeks After Blepharoplasty? 6 answers

I had my bleph 3 weeks ago. my doctor said he lifted both brows slightly as well. I still have significant eyelid droop even after surgery. Is this...

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Droping Eye Lid 6 answers

I have one saggy eye lid it only started about 5 months ago and is worse when i am tired , i cant afford sugery and dont want to have it is there...

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Lower Lid Drooping After Lower Lid Blepharoplasty, If This Doesn't Resolve Itself, What Are My Options? 6 answers

I am 40-years-old and 10 days post op from a lower lid bleph that included a transjunctive approach and skin pinch incision below the lid.The lower...

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Drooping Left Eyelid Really Bothers Me and Wondering if It Can Hurt Vision if It Starts Covering the Pupil, Even So Slightly. 6 answers

The last year, I have just noticed my left eye seemed to droop. I started getting really bad anxiety attacks and the doctors ruled out it being...

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Eye and Brow Ptosis Only at Night 6 answers

When I wake up, my eyes and brows look fine, but at night my eyelids droop and my brows fall a lot lower. I know I need ptosis surgery for my eyes but...

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Droopy Asian Eyelids - Is There a Procedure That Doesn't Require the Fold? 6 answers

In 7th grade, I curiously played around with eyelid tape & glue - my eyes are droopier & 'less brighter' because of it. It's been...

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Alternative to Blepharoplasty for Heavy Eyelids? 5 answers

Both my father and grandmother have this problem as well. I am only 33 years old and am not ready to go 'under the knife.' Is there an alternative...

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What to Do About Hollow Eyes After Blepharoplasty? 5 answers

I had blepharoplasty on both upper and lower eyelids. The right eye had a slight ectropion which is a lot better than it was (almost 100%). My eyes...

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Are my Droopy Eyes Permanent? 5 answers

HI - I had upper/lower eye surgery just five days ago. I don't think I have a lot of swelling but am so depressed that both my upper lids seem to...

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Can Blepharoplasty Cause Eyebrows to Droop? 5 answers

1 yr and 3 months ago I had surgery on my upper eyelids. After surgery I was pleased with the initial result of having bigger eyelids. However, it now...

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Traumatic Ptosis Treatment 5 answers

I am a 41 year old/F. At 17, I was in an automobile accident & hit the windshield. No seatbelt. Two years later (what can I say- I was young and...

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Lower Blephroplasty 4 Weeks Ago- One Eye Is Drooping With Under Eye Wrinkles. Is This Permanent? 5 answers

I had a lower blepharoplasty 4 weeks ago. My left eye looks great but right eye is drooping so you can see more of the White of my eye under my eye...

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Drooping Lower Eyelids or Scleral Show Due to Cheekbone Structure? 4 answers

I have droopy lower eyelids ('Sanpaku'/ScleralShow) at 19 years old. Over the past few years, I've had bad sleep patterns (bedtime 'procrastination')...

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Asymmetrical Eyelids After Double Blepharoplasty? 4 answers

I did double blepharoplasty upper eyelid lift, but did a correction/ enhancement for the left one because it still drooped after surgery. It looked ok...

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Eyelid Surgery (Upper) at 28 - How Long Will Results Last? 4 answers

I just turned 28 and have very droopy upper eyelids already. I'm wondering how long eyelid surgery will last? Basically, is it worth it to hold...

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I'm 3 Days Post Lower Eyelid Surgery. The Outer Corners Are Dropping, How Can I Correct This? 4 answers

I also had a chemical peel and juvederm added to the hollows. It seems like I read somewhere thaT there are excercises I can do to help the muscles...

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Surgery for Right Eyelid Ptosis? 3 answers

I am 30 years old and I have acute ptosis in my right eye since birth. Initially, the eyelid used to cover the entire eyeball. I got it operated 7...

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Predicting Final Results from Blepharoplasty? 3 answers

I had bilateral upper lid Blepharoplasty about 10 days ago and I am wondering if the slight asymmetry will resolve? My right side has been more...

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Is Surgery Recommended for Twitching and Droopy Right Eye? 3 answers

I have a drooping right eyelid and my right pupil is on vertically higher position compared to my left pupil. I have been using contacts for the last...

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Asymmetry and Droopy Lower Lids After Blepharoplasty - Revision Options? 3 answers

In 2007 I had upper and lower Bleph. Incisions were on the outside of the lids. The lower lid incisions were too low and aggressive (according to my...

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Ptosis Surgery 6 Months Ago. Lid is Starting to Droop Slightly. What Can I Do? 3 answers

Had cornea transplant 3 hrs ago and developed potisis in that eye. Had surgery6 months ago everything looked good.I have noticed a slight droop again...

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Can You Recommend a Good Oculoplastic Surgeon in the Metro Detroit Area? 3 answers

Hello, I am 55 & have droopy lids, and mye eye doctor said perhaps an eyebrow lift would help too. I have very fair skin & scar easily. I am...

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10 years Ago my Top Left Eyelid Drooped.After 3 Surgeries Yrs. Later It`s the Same, What Else Can I Do? (photo) 3 answers

10 years ago my upper left eyelid just drooped. I`m a construction worker. I think it happened from having my hardhat leaning down to my eyelid. Over...

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Droopy Eyebrow Causes? 2 answers

I have a droopy eyebrow and I need to know what the causes are. It's just my right eyebrow though and I am only 19. My eyebrow has not always been...

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Eyelid Surgery Cost for Just One Droopy Lid? 2 answers

I was born this way. I was wondering if eyelid surgery would be cheaper, since I only want my left eyelid fixed? What kind of anesthesia would I...

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Eyelid Surgery Failure from Myasthenia Gravis? 2 answers

I have mysathenia graivs. My doc did a lid lift in hopes to help this. It did not. I had a lot of complications. I still have droopy lids.What do we...

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Bloodshot Eyes After Mullerectomy 2 answers

I had a great Mullerectomy to correct mini ptosis last Tuesday. I love the results. However, the left eye on the left side still has blood stains in...

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Internal Bleeding and Lopsided Face After Eyelid Surgery 2 answers

I had an eyelid surgery 5 years ago, which caused internal bleeding trickling down alongside my nose and settling in my chin area. Since then,...

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(Under-correction or Swelling) Post Ptosis Surgery Swelling - What Can I Do? 2 answers

Respected Doctor(s), I had congenital ptosis(2mm)on 6th October 2010 I had ptosis repair,after surgery doctor told me that he had resected the levator...

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Only One Upper Eyelid Drooping 8 Days After Blepharoplasty 2 answers

I underwent blepharoplasty (upper eyelids only) and a brow lift 8 days ago. The brow and one eyelid are looking great. However, the other eyelid...

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Surgically Widening Eye Shape? 2 answers

I hate the shape/ size of my eyes and I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to change them. I've always wanted WIDER, more almond-shaped...

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Droopy Outer Corners of Lower Eyelids and Hollow Upper Eyelids 2 answers

The outer corners of my lower eyelids droop and I would like them to be more elevated (slanted upwards) so there isn't as much scleral show. The...

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Droopy Double Eyelid After Both Double Eyelid Surgery & DST Method- Causes? 2 answers

I had incisional double eyelid surgery 2 years ago. 1year later , I did the stitching DST method on one eye to raise the double eyelid height at...

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According to Hering's Law How Likely Is One Of My Eyelids To Droop After Surgery? 2 answers

My surgeon did the neo eye drop test on my LEFT eye and noticed that in the first 5-10 minutes after the drop, my LEFT eyelid went up to a position...

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Upper Eyelid Retraction Surgery - Lid Set Too Low - What Do I Do? 1 answer

11 days ago I had upper eyelid surgery for eyelid retraction. Eye was showing above retina. In any case, something was done to Muller's muscle and...

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How Long Should I Wait to Fix Lower Eyelid Drooping After Blepharoplasty? 1 answer

Can drooping of the lower eyelid be repaired as a result of recent upper & lower eyelid surgery? I am a 65 year old woman. I had upper and...

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How to Fix Droopy Eyes 1 answer

Since i was a kid i've been having what i've been told as droopy eyes or dead fish eyes, this has left some marks in my social life and still...

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27 Yr. Old Female with Crows Feet, and Droopy Hooded Eyes- What Are My Options? 1 answer

What procedure is best for me? looking into Aluma, Botox, restylane, titan, surgery,?? I notice my eyes dropping more and hooded with an extra line in...

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Revision Surgery After Failed Mullerectomy 1 answer

I had mullerectomy about 4 weeks ago and the lid maintained a good height for about a week after op then drooped again to the before surgery position...

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Eye Puffiness Caused by Bad Orbital Placement

I am 20 years old, my eye orbit seem drooped, so there is a puffiness under my eyes, when I wake up there is no puffiness but after 1 hour, it is very...

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