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, and my left eye looked smaller than my right eye. Is there anything I can do to make my eyes even again? Brow lift? Laser blepharoplasty?
Answer: Droop Eyelid Following Contact Lens Use Your problem is probably related to a mechanical dysfunction of the eyelid. Perhaps the eyelid muscle has become weaker and needs to be tightened or lifted. This can only be determined by consultation with an eyelid specialist. If this turns out to be the cause of the "drooping" then there are a couple of surgical techniques that may be used to elevated the eyelid. Both procedures usually take under 1/2 hour to perform with minimal bruising and downtime. I hope you find this helpful.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Droop Eyelid Following Contact Lens Use Your problem is probably related to a mechanical dysfunction of the eyelid. Perhaps the eyelid muscle has become weaker and needs to be tightened or lifted. This can only be determined by consultation with an eyelid specialist. If this turns out to be the cause of the "drooping" then there are a couple of surgical techniques that may be used to elevated the eyelid. Both procedures usually take under 1/2 hour to perform with minimal bruising and downtime. I hope you find this helpful.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Drooping Eyelid Great question. I would first want to better understand what happened that caused the eyelid to droop. If this was secondary to an infection, there may be underlying scarring or damage to some of the tissues responsible for opening the eyelid. A blepharoplasty can certainly be performed on one side to even things out, but I think it is important to get to the bottom of why this happened. I know many patients who have worn their contacts too long, but I think it is quite rare that they would have long term changes to the eyelid position. Make sure you find a surgeon who is willing to dig to the root cause and not overlook what can potentially be a bigger issue. Hope this helps,Kyle Kimura, MDFacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Drooping Eyelid Great question. I would first want to better understand what happened that caused the eyelid to droop. If this was secondary to an infection, there may be underlying scarring or damage to some of the tissues responsible for opening the eyelid. A blepharoplasty can certainly be performed on one side to even things out, but I think it is important to get to the bottom of why this happened. I know many patients who have worn their contacts too long, but I think it is quite rare that they would have long term changes to the eyelid position. Make sure you find a surgeon who is willing to dig to the root cause and not overlook what can potentially be a bigger issue. Hope this helps,Kyle Kimura, MDFacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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October 27, 2022
Answer: Non-Surgical Chemical Brow Lift for Eyelid Rejuvenation -- add Ultherapy, Thread Lifting, RF Skin Tightening, Laser Treatments As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow, eyelid, eye troughs, upper eye hollows, and forehead. I typically combine this with Ultherapy and thread lifting to lift the brow; RF and skin tightening laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin; and laser or superficial RF devices for improvements in texture, color, and any crepey skin around the eyes as needed. In some cases, surgery is the best solution to achieve the desired results. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Non-Surgical Chemical Brow Lift for Eyelid Rejuvenation -- add Ultherapy, Thread Lifting, RF Skin Tightening, Laser Treatments As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow, eyelid, eye troughs, upper eye hollows, and forehead. I typically combine this with Ultherapy and thread lifting to lift the brow; RF and skin tightening laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin; and laser or superficial RF devices for improvements in texture, color, and any crepey skin around the eyes as needed. In some cases, surgery is the best solution to achieve the desired results. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.
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April 1, 2020
Answer: Don't end up with "Ping Pong" Eyelid Surgery Hi Friends A drooping upper eyelid is very common and may be due to a natural stretching of the muscle that lifts the eyelid (Levator Muscle). Medically, "Eyelid Drooping" is referred to as eyelid ptosis. Eyelid Ptosis requires a ptosis repair which is a delicate operation which requires precision. Make sure you get both sides repaired because if you do not, Herrings Law may lead to drooping of the other eyelid requiring you to have surgery back and forth to both eyelids. A situation referred to as "ping pong ptosis repair". Can't wait for you to get better an see better!
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Answer: Don't end up with "Ping Pong" Eyelid Surgery Hi Friends A drooping upper eyelid is very common and may be due to a natural stretching of the muscle that lifts the eyelid (Levator Muscle). Medically, "Eyelid Drooping" is referred to as eyelid ptosis. Eyelid Ptosis requires a ptosis repair which is a delicate operation which requires precision. Make sure you get both sides repaired because if you do not, Herrings Law may lead to drooping of the other eyelid requiring you to have surgery back and forth to both eyelids. A situation referred to as "ping pong ptosis repair". Can't wait for you to get better an see better!
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September 18, 2019
Answer: How Can I Fix One Drooping Eye? There are various causes of uneven eyes. The causes can include eyelid, facial, and/or orbit abnormalities, which they in and of themselves could be due to various causes. The treatment would depend on the cause. You shouldn't necessarily assume your contact lens history is the cause of your problem, especially because your history doesn't really explain your findings. You should see an Oculoplastic surgeon and Ophthalmologist for a complete evaluation.
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Answer: How Can I Fix One Drooping Eye? There are various causes of uneven eyes. The causes can include eyelid, facial, and/or orbit abnormalities, which they in and of themselves could be due to various causes. The treatment would depend on the cause. You shouldn't necessarily assume your contact lens history is the cause of your problem, especially because your history doesn't really explain your findings. You should see an Oculoplastic surgeon and Ophthalmologist for a complete evaluation.
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August 27, 2018
Answer: One Droopy Eyelid Fix There are many reasons one eye can appear smaller than the other eye, one of them being a droopy eyelid. It is quite common for people to have one eyelid that droops more than the other. However, there are other reasons one eye can appear smaller including changes to the position of the eye in the eye socket, or changes in the lower eyelid position. It is best that you seek the advice of an oculoplastic surgeon who has the experience to understand and evaluate every aspect of the eyes and eyelids to determine the cause. If it is simply from one droopy eyelid, it can be corrected surgically by either an incision through the skin to tighten the eyelid opening muscle, or an incision on the inside of the eyelid to tighten the muscle. I hope this helps.
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Answer: One Droopy Eyelid Fix There are many reasons one eye can appear smaller than the other eye, one of them being a droopy eyelid. It is quite common for people to have one eyelid that droops more than the other. However, there are other reasons one eye can appear smaller including changes to the position of the eye in the eye socket, or changes in the lower eyelid position. It is best that you seek the advice of an oculoplastic surgeon who has the experience to understand and evaluate every aspect of the eyes and eyelids to determine the cause. If it is simply from one droopy eyelid, it can be corrected surgically by either an incision through the skin to tighten the eyelid opening muscle, or an incision on the inside of the eyelid to tighten the muscle. I hope this helps.
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