How to fix droopy lower lids? (Photo)

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I dislike the sunken appearance of my eyes, specifically the lower lid. My eyes look more almond shaped and pretty without the sunken lid. Is there a procedure to achieve this effect?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. A formal evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are both surgical and non-surgical options to correct this, depending on your specific situation.

For less significant puffiness and sagging UNDER the eyes, or more mild improvement, there are nonsurgical treatment options: we often use Renuvion helium plasma radiofrequency (RF) energy to achieve incredible results and take years off of your appearance. Combining RF energy and cool helium plasma, the signs of aging (wrinkles, pigmentation, skin laxity) are improved in a ‘Nonsurgical Lower Eyelid Lift.' The focused heating tightens and peels the outer skin layer with extreme precision, leaving the surrounding area undamaged, smoothing and tightening the periorbital skin, and improving the overall skin quality around the eyes. It's an aggressive treatment, and the recovery time is longer than with other nonsurgical procedures, but the results can be life-changing.​

Surgery (a lower blepharoplasty with or without canthopexy/canthoplasty or orbicularis muscle suspension) is a great option for more significant improvement- for example if there are more severe lower eyelid bags / bulging present. Sometimes the surgery can also be used to intentionally adjust the shape and/or size of your eyes, or correct any asymmetries!

Dr. Donald Groves is an expert facial plastic surgeon that I work with, who specializes in these types of procedures. It is important that if you are considering surgery that you go to someone who is well trained and very experienced with these delicate operations to get the best results. I suggest getting a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert, or an aesthetic facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Groves; we are both located right here in Los Angeles.

Best, 
Dr. Emer

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Lower eyelid position is determined by multiple factors. Yes, it can be elevated with lower eyelid retraction surgery and possibly other procedures. See an expert.

Patrick Felice, MD · Answer

You would benefit from an elevation of the Obicuaris Oculi septalis sling to the lateral aspect of the eyleid. This would improve you eyelid appearance and give a more natural almond shape.Hope this helps.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hello Ms. Miaa,

Properly placed under eye Restylane filler should help what bothers you.  Make sure to choose your treating expert physician injector most carefully.  Good luck and be well.
Michael Persky, MD
Encino, CA

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