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Am I a Good Candidate for an Eye Lid Lift?
I am a 41 year old African-American woman, I have extreme hooded eye lids. Would I be a good candidate for an eye lid lift? My situation is extreme and its very embarrassing I need help and answers.
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Drena
in Lancaster, CA
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Eyelid lift for hooded lids
An upper blepharoplasty is performed for excess hooded upper eyelid skin. Ptosis is another condition where there is a weakness of one of the eyelid muscles. Pictures could help out answering this question
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Am I a Good Candidate for an Eye Lid Lift?
Dear Drena- Thanks so much for your question. As many posters have mentioned, there are several variables that need to be evaluated when treating someone for hooding of the upper lids. Excess eyelid skin (with or without protruding fat) is a common cause of hooding. However, the position of the brow can play a major role in crowding of the upper lid area. Sometimes weakness in the upper lid muscles can limit how high the lash line is at rest- making a person look fatigued and even limited...
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Eyelid Lift for Hooding
The brow and the eyelid should both be considered in hooding. A physical exam will be necessary to determine what is needed. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials for has performed hundreds of these procedures. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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3 separate factors contribute to appearance of droopy upper eyelid
There are three separate factors, sometimes in combination, that cause "droopy upper eyelid" appearance. 1) excess puffy upper eyelid skin (treatment blepharoplasty); 2) upper eyelid ptosis where the actual eyelid falls secondary to weakened muscle (treatment ptosis surgery); 3) droopy eyebrow (treatment brow lift). Photo/evaluation is needed to understand the exact cause(s) in your situation. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation.
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Hooding of Upper Eyelids in 40 Year African American Woman....Blepharoplasty?
Hi Drena,
It is difficult to answer your question with a photo and/or examining you. It sounds as if you are a candidate for upper blepharoplasty. You should consult with qualified blepharoplasty surgeons. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty to solve the problem of Hooded Eyelids and/or Brow Lift
Most likely, the procedure you are looking for is an upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Often referred to as an eyelid lift, this is a very simple procedure to solve the problem of extra skin in the upper eyelids.
Occasionally, the problem is more than just extra skin in the upper eyelids; it may be more closely related to a lower position of your eyebrows, which "closes" the eye area and gives the appearance of excess skin in the eyelids. In this case, an eye brow lift may be more appropriate...
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Eyelid Lift?
It would be very useful if you could post some photographs to review. Many patients who think that they need their eyelids treated actually need to have their brow treated and this can only really be assessed with an examination. Best of luck to you.
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Am I a Good Candidate for an Eye Lid Lift?
It sounds like you might be a good candidate. You need to see an experienced eyelid surgeon who can evaluate you for this procedure and make sure that you don't have any issues, for example dry eyes, that would make the surgery contraindicated in your case.
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Eyelid Lift - Blepharoplasty
There needs to be an evaluation to determine if "heavy" eyelids are cause by isolated excess eyelid skin, droopy eyebrows (eyebrow ptosis) or a combination of both.
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
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Blepharoplasty in African Americans
Upper eyelid hooding is common in all ethnic groups with age but worst in caucasians. You need to be evaluated first by a surgeon to confirm that it is excess skin in the upper eyelids that is causing the hooding and not low lying eye brows. The treatment for these conditions is different.
Regards
Dr J
Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education...
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Eyelid lift
In order to tell you whether or not you are a good candidate, you really need an exam in person. Good luck.
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Blepharoplasty candidate will require photographs for expert opinion
Dear Drena, Thank you for your inquiry. I certainly understand when patients state it is embarrassing about their appearance and do not want to post photographs however if you would like to post them to my email address which is on my website I would be happy to give you my expert opinion. Depending on where the ptosis is coming from i.e. brows or eyes then I will provide expert opinion on the best surgical options. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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Treatment for hooded eyelids
Without a photo, I would only be guessing. Your hooding could be the result of excess upper eyelid skin, for which a blepharoplasty would be the appropriate operation, or you could have ptosis of sagging in the brows leading to eyelid redundancy....or both! The treatment would depend upon the causative factors. See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who can discuss your options.
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Am I a Good Candidate for an Eye Lid Lift?
I don't know how to answer a question regarding the appearance of your eyelids without an exam or at the very least a photograph. But a consultation with a well trained and experienced plastic surgeon will provide you with the answers regarding the procedures that may be available tro help you meet your goals.
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Eyelid surgery indications
Dear Drena
It is difficult to answer this question without reviewing your pictures.
Upper eyelid surgery is usually very straightforward and a great procedure for hooding of the thin upper eyelid skin onto the lids. You should consult with a board certified surgeon to figure out whether or not this is a great option for you.
As we age the thin upper eyelid skin can begin to drop on to the upper eyelid thus affecting your vision especially when looking up. There is a...
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Am I a Good Candidate for an Eye Lid Lift?
Dear Drena, I cannot say for sure what the best option is without reviewing photos. Typically, the best options for drooping eyelids and or eyebrows is an upper eyelid lift, browlift or both. The choice depends upon whether the issue is loose skin the upper eyelids, drooping eyebrows or a combination of problems. The most common surgical "fix" is an upper eyelid lift but the optimal result might require a combination of procedures as listed above. I hope this information is helpful...
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Eye lid laxity and loose skin can be corrected
Hi Drena,
Thank you for your question. The problem as you describe is a common problem as we age. Either the skin gets loose or the fat herniates. Without seeing a picture or evaluating you in person, it would be difficult to give an accurate assessment and recommendation. Upper eyelid surgery can be performed under local anesthesia. If this procedure interests you, I would recommend that you consult a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.
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Blepharoplasty / Eyelid Lift
Without seeing pictures or evaluating you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice. However, if you have hooding of your eyelids or excess skin, then an blepharoplasty / eyelid lift may be the right answer for you.
Good Luck.
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Eyelid Lift / Blepharoplasty
You sound like you might be a great candidate for an eyelid lift. However, without properly evaluating you it is hard to say. You may also benefit from a browlift depending on your current situation and what you are looking to achieve. Please consult with a board certified specialist who can best assist you in achieving the results you seek.
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