Is it possible to correct my hollow eyes that (kind of) stick out from their orbit? (Photo)

September 21, 2014
Asked By:Hannalili in Mount Upton, NY

Dear doctors, I have a big esthetic problem with my eyes. I always thought that I lacked of fat around my eyes, which makes my eyes very hollow and round. It makes me look tired and older than I really am (early twenties) Now I think it may be because my eyes stick out too much from my eye socket. I would like to know if there is an operation that would set my eyes deeper in my orbit, and make my eyelids "fuller", less hollow? Thank you for your answer, that's really important to me.

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October 3, 2014

Answer: Eyelud surgery

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September 26, 2014

Answer: CORRECT HOLLOW EYES

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September 26, 2014

Answer: CORRECT HOLLOW EYES

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September 22, 2014

Answer: You have an anterior levator dehiscence ptosis.

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September 22, 2014

Answer: You have an anterior levator dehiscence ptosis.

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September 22, 2014

Answer: Tired appearing eyes

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Answer: Tired appearing eyes

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