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Eyelid skin - what is this ? (Photo)

Magical720836May 16, 2022
I have looked online but cannot find the name of my condition. I have a fold of diagonal skin that appears on the outer corner of my eye mainly when I look to the side. Can this be fixed with surgery and what is it called? Thanks

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Dr. Alon Kahana, MD, PhD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Jun 14, 2022
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Christopher C. Lo, MD

A photo is not an adequate substitute for an in person exam. Loose skin can often be excised with a lower blepharoplasty. If the issue has to do with skin quality, topicals (such as retinols), chemical peels, IPL, or lasers may work well with the botox you are currently receiving. Be well!

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Jason Emer, MD

The eye area needs significant combinations to get improvement. Lasers like erbium, co2, halo, profractional/contour, or Fraxel can all be used to build collagen long term. Plasma pen is a newer less invasive option but will take many treatments and require proper skincare. Plasma Pen is focused...

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Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS

From the picture that I have I can see that your left eye has a fold that does not exist on the other side, which is like a double fold. The best operation for that would be to perform a Lower Blepharoplasty that is an operation that allows the surgeon to remove excess skin and fat that creates...

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