I have had downturned eyes all my life but as I age they are becoming very noticeable. I also have deep sunken eyelids and a downturned mouth. Can I correct this through injections or is there a permanent solution?
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November 27, 2017
Answer: Treatment of upper lids surgically can be done in the office with local anesthesia.
Hello and thank you for your question. The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. This could be excised under local anesthesia. Cost varies based on geographic region and surgeon expertise. Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patien...
Time will tell whether the drooping will resolve. Whether the lid is drooping because of swelling or the neurological effects or aberrant regeneration of nerves, be prepared to wait at least 6 to 12 months for all healing to take place. At that point, you will need evaluation by an Oc...
You are right - there is a huge difference in the eyes compared to two years ago. See an oculoplastic specialist to confirm your diagnosis and recommend treatment. In the older photograph, it appears that you have lid retraction on the right, and pseudoptosis on the left. Now it appears that you...
