These have become more prominent since high school. They're a crease across upper cheek, but below the upper bone line. My grandma has myasthenia gravis which I think is associated with thyroid problems and malar bags are as well (I think?) I have asthma and I know that sinus infections can cause these but they're there regardless of whether I'm consistent with my asthma medication (albuterol and singulair), so I'm wondering about the thyroid connection to malar bags.
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You should obtain an in person evaluation by an oculoplastic surgeon. It appears the smaller eye is more sunken than the other (or the other eye is more bulgy). This is likely congenital in your case resulting from underlying bony facial asymmetry.
Yes this is relatively normal. Edema (swelling) can increase the weight of the upper lids and make them seem heavy. This will start to get better at 14 days.
You can have eyelid surgery but you must stop your aspirin 10 days prior to your operation. It would be wise for your plastic surgeon to discuss your case with your primary care doc of cardiologist. Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS