Will Botox help a droopy eyelid? (Photo)

Question

My left eyelid has gotten so droopy over the years. My eyes used to be totally symmetrical and now look horrible. What can I do??

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

You have brow ptosis or descend of the left eyebrow. This appears to be pushing your eyelid down. Expertly injected Botox or Dysport should create a nice eyebrow lift and improve your appearance and symmetry. Surgery is also another option. See an experienced injector or surgeon in your area. Warmest regards, Dr. ALDO

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. When properly placed, Botox can create a subtle brow lift. Based on your photo, a small amount of Botox to your left side can help subtly lift the brow. While this will likely help, it may not be significant enough to completely even out your brows. You may also be a good candidate for NovaThreads, a non-surgical thread lift. This procedure involved inserting a thread beneath the skin in the desired location. Small barbs along the thread are used to subtly lift tissue. This procedure is most common for the lower face, but can be used to achieve a temporary brow lift. If you are interested in longer term treatment options, you may want to consider surgery. For more information about which treatment option is right for you, please schedule a consultation with a board-certified specialist.

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Well placed Botox can slightly elevate the eyebrow, but it will not make a significant impact on the "droopy eyelid" itself.  Best to see a surgeon with experience in eyelid lifts to discuss long lasting options.

Pedy Ganchi, MD · Answer

Hello,You may achieve a mild lift to the brow with BOTOX  injections. If the improvement is inadequate you may consider an eyelid tuck.Warm regards,Dr. Pedy Ganchi                                                                                                                                                          Village Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, with the right injection locations, you can lift the eyebrows with Botox which can help with droopy eyelids. Lasers, ultrasound and radiofrequency can help tighten the skin and provide a lift. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

For whatever reason, you make more effort on the right side to compenstate for this.  This make the left side lazy and heavy compared to the right side.  In seeing plastic and facial plastic surgeon, I suspect that many surgeons will recommend a brow lift.  However, a detailed assessment of the eyelids is essential to get to the bottom of why you hold the eyebrows like this.  That will determine your best surgical option.  Please choose wisely.

Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and great picture!

It's a bit hard to tell exactly from the picture, but your eyelid doesn't look droopy- it just looks full. As we all age we get some excess skin and hooding in our superior eyelids. Also, the eye brows can sag down from the years of gravity working against them.

A visit with a plastic surgeon would be the play if you're interested in restoring your young vibrant eyes!

one last note- sometimes botox to the forehead can cause the brow to drop and this look- if you've had botox to the forehead in the last 3mo- simply waiting for it to wear off may help you!

Hope this helps and Merry Christmas!

Dr. Robb

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Botox is used cosmetically to remove wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. Botox can be placed in the corner of the brows for an eyebrow lift to help with droopy eyelid (ptosis). This works by relaxing the muscle that pulls down on the corner of the brow, thus leading to a lift of the brow. This in turn pulls the eyelid up. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Nazafarine Keyvani, DO · Answer

Yes , it is possible to use a small dose of Botox to tweek your eyebrows and eyelids slightly to even them out more. Important to see an experienced provider that feels comfortable with this procedure.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Botox is used cosmetically to remove wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. Botox can be placed in the corner of the brows for an eyebrow lift to help with droopy eyelid (ptosis). This works by relaxing the muscle that pulls down on the corner of the brow, thus leading to a lift of the brow. This in turn pulls the eyelid up. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

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