How can I get rid of natural triple eyelids? (Photo)

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I have natural triple eyelids. It’s not something that happened all of a sudden one day, like in most cases. My father had triple eyelids and my mother has somewhat triple eyelids, so it’s no surprise that I have them as well. In my opinion, double eyelids look very beautiful. How can I go from triple eyelids to double eyelids?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

The underlying issue is a levator disinsertion ptosis.  This needs to be corrected and an anchor blepharoplasty needs to be performed to make a single dominant upper eyelid crease.  Additional orbital fat needs to be transposed forward to help provide volume into the upper eyelid fold.  The anchor blepharoplasty will also support the upper eyelid lashes.  The correction of the upper eyelid ptosis will allow the eyebrows to relax down.  I am one of the few surgeons in the country who offer this type of detailed aesthetic eyelid surgery.  Most surgeons who will meet do not perform anchor blepharoplasty.  They are likely to recommend removal of skin only.  That will not get the job done.

Charles S. Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

The muscle that opens your upper lid has become loose and is causing eyelid droop and also the triple folds. The triple folds represent the multiple loose ends of the muscle that normally are firmly attached. The ends of the loose muscle need to be "reanchored" to the cartilage to result in a single, firm crease and full eyelid opening. I perform this operation 250 times a year or more for the last 20 years. Good luck!

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS · Answer

It is hard to tell from a photo the details of your “triple eyelids.” However, devices such as THERMISmooth can tighten skin and help with fine lines and wrinkles. It may take a series of treatments to treat to get your desired results. We recommend scheduling a consultation with a licensed aesthetician to create a treatment plan.

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