I have been struggling with random onsets of eyelid asymmetry which seem to have no pattern. When it happens, it can last anywhere from days to weeks and more rarely months at a time. When my eyelids go asymmetrical, I feel really low and hopeless because it never goes away permanently and it makes it feel like my right eye is bugging out to some degree. I’m including a picture showing “good” and “bad” states. What could this be and is there any way to fix it? Thank you for any input.
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Answer: Non-Surgical Chemical Brow Lift for Eyelid Rejuvenation -- add Ultherapy, Thread Lifting, RF Skin Tightening, Laser Treatments
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Based on these photos, the difference is small enough that most would not notice this difference. Despite this, functionally these surgeries can cause scaring and tethering in the eyelid that have an effect on overall eye comfort. In some cases, lateral canthoplasty can be helpful. In others,...
Although it is all too common for a chalazia to be removed with surgery, it is almost never necessary. These are inflammatory lesions are a very sensitive to injection with Kenalog, a corticosteroid. Most of these lesions melt away within 10 to 14 days after injection. This avoids the harm...
As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow,...
