Unfortunately neurotox is no longer an option for me as it made me very sick two different times. The years of injections I was able to tolerate trained me to not emote much with my eyebrows. But, I can’t do the same with smiling, so I’ve been looking into procedures that remove or inhibit the obicularis oculi muscle. So far I’ve found promising research regarding resection and causing fibrosis with RF, but I can’t seem to find anyone who offers these in their practice. Would love any info!
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Answer: What to do after neuromodulators are not an option?
Greetings, your photos clearly show that your right upper eyelid looks higher than your left. The can be from a residual relative left upper lid ptosis (droop) or a relative bulge of your right eye from thyroid eye disease, or previous trauma making the left eye sink in. I would be seen by an...
Hello and thank you for your question and pictures! To answer your question, it depends on your aesthetic goals and if you are ready for surgery. By the photos you’ve provided, it seems you would be a good candidate for a blepharoplasty. Of course, a full examination with your physician is n...
It sounds like you are looking for a more almond shaped eye. A skilled oculofacial plastic surgeon would be able to do a closed full canthal release/resuspension with small adjunctive midface lift to elevate and elongate the lateral canthal angle. In hands of a skilled surgeon, this is...
