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Dominant Eyes, Protruding Eyes, Hooded Eyes, Which Do I Have? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by _Jenn in Maryland/DC/Virginia area
Latest answer by Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Question viewed 489 times
Tags: hooding, options, protruding

Ive been teased about my eyes my entire life & Im on the fence regarding surgery. Im trying to understand what it is about my facial features that sets me apart. I think my eyes are too prominent (Ive been tested and am sure its not due to a thyroid issue), that my cheeks are too full at the bottom and my cheekbones are not prominent enough, and that the space between my nose and upper lip is too great. If I had surgery what would make the biggest impact? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.

4 answers to Dominant Eyes, Protruding Eyes, Hooded Eyes, Which Do I Have? (photo)

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Correction of prominent eyes, blepharoplasty, fat repositioning and fillers

Yes, you do have prominent eyes. although i do not do decompressions. you would benefit from this. you don not have hooding but thick heavy upper lids which can be reduced and thinned. your lower lids can be filled or have fat transposition but none removed and care not to tighten the orbicularis much .
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Fixing Prominent Eyes

You can certainly be helped and this can be improved. I see your entire face here; your pictures are helpful. Here's what I can tell you. 1. Orbital decompression for you is a great option, I do it all the time but more often for Grave's disease than cosmetic purposes, but the techniques are the same. This would deproject your eyes a bit and that would look great. Here's the thing though; you don't want to over do it and have your... more
Chase Lay, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.chaselaymd.com

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Prominent Eye Surgical Options

You have a number of options regarding your "prominent" eyes. Decompressing the orbit is most likely to be the most effective option as well as alternatives such as fillers to camouflage the appearance. However, you should be careful regarding any eyelid surgery as you are a higher risk patient for postoperative complications. See an ophthalmic surgeon who specializes in thyroid eye disease - although you may not have it, the treatment will be similar. Best of luck Vincent... more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Prominent eyes

You are correct about the problems you address. The most effective procedure is orbital decompression to set the eye back with likely midface and lower eyelid lifting. Consult an oculoplastic surgeon.
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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