Age 26 - Is this ptosis? How can I fix my lids? (photos)

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Hello, I hope these words find you well. I'm posting this question because my lids appearence has been bothering me for a while now. I wonder what would be the best approach to improve their assymetry and their sadness. What should I expect from surgery? And would I be able to get a blepharoplasty when I get older? Thanks!

Hugo Higa, MD · Answer

Dear Beautiful5697,

I can see two issues you may have looking at your picture.  The first is regarding your upper eyelid asymmetry.  The lids are actually the same height - it's the creases that are slightly different in height.  The reason for this is your left brow is a bit lower than the right brow.  This lower brow pushes the skin down slightly and lowers your crease on the left side.  Unless it really bothers you, I wouldn't advise any surgery.  If you did want surgery, consider a left brow lift or a left upper blepharoplasty.

The second issue I see is that your lower eyelids "dip" as they move away from the nose.  I think this is where the "sadness" appearance comes from.  The treatment for this is to tighten the lower eyelids without removing any skin or fat.  Make sure your eyes are not exposed when you fully close your eyelids.  You don't want to worsen any dry eyes you may have.

Finally, make sure you have an oculoplastic surgeon perform this procedure.  Hope this helps!

Cheers,

Hugo

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