Skin covering eyelid - would an upper blepharoplasty fix this? (Photo)

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My right eye (left on photo) has skin covering my eyelid. Would a Upper blepharoplasty surgery fix this? And if so would I also benefit from it on my other eye?

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry! We would love to sit down with you to discuss your concerns. A blepharoplasty removes fullness and excess skin. It uncovers the shape of your natural eye. Schedule a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, you are a great candidate for upper eyelid surgery. I would do both eyes, just taking out more skin on the right side. That way we can get them as close to equal after surgery. It can easily be done under a local anesthetic. Be sure to see a facial specialist for consultation.

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

You could consider an upper bleph, yes, to address this. YOu should probably do it on both sides and just have more skin taken on the right side. Another option if you don't want surgery is to get a liquid browlift with botox. Your droopy brows are at least 50% of the problem here.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I have been using low intensity electrocautery for many years with gratifying results to treat dermatochalasis (or excess, baggy lid skin). Following local anesthesia, light electrocautery is applied to the upper lid skin and the shrinkage is typically seen immediately. The resulting wound heals in about 
7-10 days, but generally engenders little to no significant downtime. Your other eyelid, at least in the photo, appears fine. As an aside, when I performed the Ten Minute Eyelift on myself, only three hours later I was on a twelve hour international flight. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos it appears that most significant improvement would come from brow lift; lower blepharoplasty comes next. Conservative upper blepharoplasty may or may not be needed depending of the success of brow lift. Good luck.

Mustafa Aydinol, MD · Answer

What you’re experiencing looks like dermatochalasis (excess upper eyelid skin) on the right side, with possible mild ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid muscle). That’s why the eyelid looks partially covered and the crease is less visible compared to the other side.
Surgical options that help most: 1. Upper blepharoplasty (eyelid lift): Removes excess skin and creates a more defined upper eyelid crease. This alone will already improve the hooding and make the eyelid look more open. 2. Ptosis repair (levator tightening): If the eyelid margin itself (not just the skin) is sitting lower, then repairing the levator muscle in addition to blepharoplasty gives a more balanced, symmetrical look. 3. Bilateral surgery: Even if one side looks worse, it’s often best to treat both eyes for symmetry&mdash;removing a small amount of skin from the “better” eye to match the improved side.
Expectations: With the right surgical plan, you can expect your upper eyelids to look more open, refreshed, and symmetrical. The exact need for ptosis repair can only be confirmed during an in-person exam, where your surgeon measures eyelid height and muscle function.
I’d recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon experienced in both blepharoplasty and ptosis repair, so they can evaluate both factors in one surgery.
Dr. M. Mustafa Aydınol, Plastic Surgeon (Istanbul)

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photo. Yes, an upper blepharoplasty would correct the excess skin of your upper eyelid. During your consultation with your plastic surgeon, you could make the decision about whether you wish to have the other side treated as well, although from your photo that eyelid looks excellent with excellent eyelid position and no excess skin hanging. Best wishes.

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