My eyelids are dropping over my eyes and eyebrows are heavy. Will weight loss help or is there a non surgical solution? (photo)

September 18, 2014
Asked By:Cml201 in Bradford, AR

My eyelids are dropping over my eyes and this seems to be becoming more pronounced over last couple of months during which I gave lost 20 pounds. I am 41 and 30 pounds overweight. Will weight loss help or is there a non surgical solution, thanks

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September 21, 2014

Answer: Will weight loss and/ or non-surgical treatments help heavy brows and eyelids? No.

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 21, 2014

Answer: Will weight loss and/ or non-surgical treatments help heavy brows and eyelids? No.

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 20, 2014

Answer: Heavy brows

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 20, 2014

Answer: Heavy brows

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 20, 2014

Answer: Drooping upper eyelids

Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 20, 2014

Answer: Drooping upper eyelids

Brian M. Harmych, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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September 20, 2014

Answer: Nonsurgical options

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 20, 2014

Answer: Nonsurgical options

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 22, 2014

Answer: Addressing droopy eyelids

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September 22, 2014

Answer: Addressing droopy eyelids

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