Is this swelling above eyebrows an age thing? (Photos)

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I'm trying to figure out what the swelling is from. I had one doctor tell me it was sinusitis and then another test me for it (negative result) and say that they couldn't appreciate any swelling. I take Flonase and 180 mg of fexofenadine. I've also tried loratadine, diphenhydramine, and cetirizine. Is this an age thing? Fat accumulation?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I would highly recommend getting a formal evaluation with and treatment from a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and expert in facial sculpting. An experienced physician will be able to determine which technique will give you the result you're looking for. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Shana Kalaria, MD · Answer

This bulging above the eyebrows is due to your corrugator muscles. Sometimes when patients get Botox to their forehead only their corrugator muscles take over and are hyperactive. In other patients, the corrugator muscles are just naturally very strong resulting in the "11" frown lines between the brows. Hope that helps!-Dr. Kalaria

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

The protrusion of the eyebrows and the bone underneath is either hereditary or implies that there is loss of fatty tissue above the eyebrows. In patients who do not like such an appearance, this is generally corrected with fat grafting to above the eyebrow and the whole forehead in order to round it out. The process is using your own fat producing natural and permanent results. Make sure you go to a plastic surgeon with lots of experience in fat grafting techniques to the face. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!So many questions: How long have these bumps been present? Are they changing over time? Are they associated with tenderness or pain? Was there an initial traumatic episode? Are they bony hard or soft? Do you suffer from allergies?I am unable to determine if this is swelling due to an underlying condition (such as sinusitis), fat deposition, infection, allergy, or an abnormal growth based on 3 photos.A complete evaluation / examination is required.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...

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