Options for lower eyelids hanging too low?

4 answers to “Options for lower eyelids hanging...”

A: Canthoplasty and/or canthopexy

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

If the lower eyelids are hanging too low, you will need a canthoplasty and/or a canthopexy. These are incisions made towards the outer corner of the eye, which will allow the lower eyelid to be changed, tucked up, and put back into a normal position and get rid of the scleral show. These surgeries can be... more

A: Your hanging lower lids should be evaluated by an oculoplastic surgeon.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

The rejuvenation of your lower eyelids is a difficult task in anyone's hands. A board certified oculoplastic surgeon would be the best place to start. Best regards.

A: Pictures would be helpful for answering this question.

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Billabongirl You are describing some type of lower eyelid support problem with the lower eyelid sagging down to create inferior scleral show (showing the white of the eye under the iris). These types of situations usually have a lack of bone projection at the top of the cheek and a relative... more

A: Loose lower lid a difficult problem

By Robert Steely, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

Having the white of your eye showing on your lower lids can be a sign of a loose lower lid that may need tightening. I assume from your post that you have not had any eyelid surgery in the past, as this can be a complication of a lower lid blepharoplasty in a patient with a previously lax lid that did not have... more

Options for lower eyelids hanging too low?

A: Canthoplasty and/or canthopexy

A: Your hanging lower lids should be evaluated by an oculoplastic surgeon.

A: Pictures would be helpful for answering this question.

A: Loose lower lid a difficult problem

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