One eye/eyebrow droops more than the other.

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I'm 19 years old and for my entire life, I've had one eyebrow and eye seem to drop lower than the other side. Though it's always been present, it seems to have gotten worse in recent months (or maybe I'm just noticing it more.) is there anything that can be done to fix this?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Please submit more photos as I can't tell from the one posted. Eyebrow asymmetry could relate to underlying upper eyelid asymmetry or it could be unrelated. See an oculoplastic specialist for evaluation.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

I also looked at the other image you have posted.  Neither are ideal for analyzing what is going on.  The image with your other post actually suggests that you have left upper eyelid ptosis with a compensatory eyebrow elevation.  You have a very full subbrow area.  Please do not decide you don't like that because that profoundly contributes to making you look youthful and a surgery that robbed you of this would make you look much more aged than you should.  Generally it is very helpful to have a personal consultation to assess you.  In the absence of that a straight ahead photo where you are not at an angle or looking down into a phone is very helpful.  The ptosis can be corrected surgically and you may benefit from a structured microblepharoplasty or a very carefully executed endoscopic forehead lift to help support the subbrow area.  What you don't ever want is a surgical or fixed look.  Truly less is more.

Thomas J. Walker, MD, FACS · Answer

We all have facial asymmetries, including supermodels. Asymmetries between eyebrows and eyelids are not uncommon and can be improved through non-surgical procedures such as Botox/Dysport/Xeomin and/or facial filler injections. The picture you provided is very limited to assess your eyebrow and eyelid position. Overall, though, you are a beautiful young woman and sometimes less is more. If you are truly bothered, you should see a board-certified surgeon to assess your face and make a recommendation. Best wishes!

Jeffrey M. Joseph, MD · Answer

While this is likely a normal variation in your anatomy one side to the other, you can use Botox to adjust the height of your brow and change your eye shape. Click the link to see an example.

J. Charles Finn, MD · Answer

Everyone has small asymmetries to their face and the more you look the worse it seems. Its easy to make small adjustments with botox and fillers, but you are a beautiful young woman and some asymmetries are very attractive! Don't worry about tiny imperfections - embrace them!

One eye/eyebrow droops more than the other.

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