I had bells palsy. The eye that got affected is my left eye. It’s droopy and one eye is bigger than the other (Photo)

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Can anything be done .

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

It is possible to elevate the eyelid on the side of the bell's palsy with a simple procedure called a ptosis repair. However, I would wait at least six months to a year after your bell's palsy to make sure it does not resolve on its own. The other eyelid appears slightly droopy as well and you may wish to correct both eyelids. Good luck in your area.

Joshua A. Halpern, MD, PA · Answer

You would need a physical exam to determine which muscles were affected. Treatment may include a Endoscopic Brow Lift, Muscle transfer, placement of a gold weight in an eyelid that is unable to close and blepharoplasty which includes removal of excess eyelid skin. Unfortunately I cannot answer your question from  evaluating a static, IE non moving picture. I need to evaluate a dianamic IE moving animating face. I hope you find this information useful. For more information please watch the enclosed video.

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

H1. You need ptosis repair of the left and possibly the right upper lid. Research, research and research some more. I would suggest an occuloplastic surgeon who do this type of surgery day in and day out. Good luck, Dr PG

Sara A. Kaltreider, MD (retired) · Answer

Bell's Palsy causes drooping of the brow, the lower lid, and the mid- and lower facial structures. Often the lids do not close completely causing dry eye symptoms. It also appears that both upper eyelids have ptosis, a separate issue - most likely detachment of the levator muscle. I would recommend seeing an Oculoplastic surgeon to review the options to improve the eyelid and brow positions. Best wishes.

I had bells palsy. The eye that got affected is my left eye. It’s droopy and one eye is bigger than the other (Photo)

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