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Is this swelling or ptosis? (Photo)

Benjamin85Aug 1, 2022
I felt some discomfort about four weeks ago, itching awatery eyes, used some spray which seemed to sort it out but it’s a bit dry and irritable again. Dr thinks left eye is swollen and prescribed drops, is it Ptosis?

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Dr. Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 6, 2022
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A.J. Amadi, MD

Based on these photos, you do have eyelid ptosis. Depending on the muscle function, there are a couple of different options, in terms of surgical technique, to raise the eyelids. Seek an oculoplastics surgeon that is comfortable and experienced with both internal and external ptosis repair...

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As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow,...

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Bhupendra C.K. Patel, MD, FRCS

Well, your statement says it all: "This worked very well, and the eyelid feels comfortable and closes better, but not quite all the way." The fact that the eyelids do not close all the way means that a ptosis correction will increase your lagophthalmos (inability to close your eyelids)....

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