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Fix for Dopey Looking Eyelids For Teen?

asked 6 months ago by collin kbj
Latest answer by Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Question viewed 151 times
Tags: age 17 or under, droopy eye, options, tired eyes

My eyelids always look dopey and tired and im only 16. Is there anything i can do to give me a more awake look?

2 answers to Fix for Dopey Looking Eyelids For Teen?

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Drooping eyelids

Dear Collin Thanks for your question. There are many reasons why eyelids may be drooping and might even be a medical problem. Eyelid Ptosis has a number of causes. At 16 years old your eyelids should first be seen by your primary care doctor and an eye doctor to rule out medical problems. Surgery may not be your only option for treatment. Then you can have a consult with a facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, or ophthalmologist... more
Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drtravistollefson.com

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Congenital ptosis

You likely have congenital upper lid ptosis. There are surgial and nonsurgical options available. Consult an oculopalstic surgeon. Dr Taban
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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