I want to correct hooding & open up my eyes. What is the right procedure form? What type of surgeon do I need? (Photo)

March 18, 2017
Asked By:missmac82 in Boca Raton, FL

I'm a 34 yr old Caucasian woman with prominent epicanthic folds & hooded lids. Aging seems to be further exaggerating my naturally hooded lids and making me appear old and tired. One Plastic surgeon said upper bleph is no problem, then an oculoplastic surgeon said no to upper Bleph and recommended a brow lift because of the epicanthic folds. How long will recovery take? I normally swell and bruise more than most people (another awesome trait). What can I do about creepy under eye area?

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Answer: Blephaproplasty

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Answer: Blephaproplasty

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Answer: The person who told you that upper blepharoplasty is no problem is pulling your leg.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 20, 2017

Answer: The person who told you that upper blepharoplasty is no problem is pulling your leg.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 20, 2017

Answer: Upper lid blepharoplasty

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 20, 2017

Answer: Upper lid blepharoplasty

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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Answer: Hooded eyes and epicanthal folds?

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