How much would it cost to remove or minimize the extra skin by my eye? (Photo)

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It's not severe but it really bothers me. I am just looking to see how much this would cost. (a GUESStimate).

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo.  Your epicanthal fold is slight and the risk of adverse scarring, following a epicanthoplasty, great, and there is no going back once this has happened.  Please think very, very carefully, before proceeding with surgery.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Skin removal from this area of the eye very often results in scars that are worse than the extra skin. Given that your issue isn't severe, I would definitely recommend that you stay away from surgery and leave things will enough alone. Your eyes are gorgeous as is. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you  for sharing your question and posting your photograph. It is very difficult to operate on the extra fold of skin which you have and difficult to obtain a good result. You are more likely to end up unhappy if you have this procedure performed. Your particular case is not bad and should be left alone. I hope this is helpful.Good luck,

Ira Vidor, MD · Answer

Hi. I believe your concern is about the small fold of skin in the corner of your eyelid. This is called an epicanthal fold and would require a procedure called an epicanthoplasty. This involve releasing and rearranging the skin in this area. The results are usually mixed due to the potential for scarring. Typically, I only perform epicanthoplasty for severe epicanthal folds or if there is a problem from birth (congenital malformation). Hope this helps. Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

I would agree with Dr. Gordon's recommendations. Surgery in this area is prone to form a hypertrophic scar which may be impossible to correct. Leave perfect alone.

William Marshall Guy, MD · Answer

Hello FutureDRdoll1993,I would like to reiterate what the other physicians said below.  The fold you are talking about that is extra skin is normal and natural (called the epicanthal fold).  The technique mentioned below called the Z plasty is the treatment option for it, but this can create a very abnormal appearing eye in that area.  It can also lead to a web where the scar looks very unnatural.  If you do want to have it addressed I recommend you consult with an oculoplastic surgeon.  I hope this helps and good luck.

Raghu Athre, MD · Answer

the excess skin you have circled is your epicanthal fold.  I do not recommend that you excise this.  To properly excise this, you need to have a z-plasty done.  In my opinion (THIS IS AN OPINION), it doesn't look that great nor does it look very natural.

How much would it cost to remove or minimize the extra skin by my eye? (Photo)

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