Do I have extra skin above one eye?

December 16, 2013
Asked By:Junglebees

For at least several years, I've noticed that my right ("larger") eye appears to have an extra fold of skin on the upper eyelid. However, after doing some research on ptosis and upper blepharotomies, wonder if the problem may exist with my left ("smaller") eyelid. At least from my perspective, it doesn't seem that either eyelid is drooping, but I'm generally confused about what condition I might have causing my eyes to appear differenently sized, and if there are any non-surgical alternatives?

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December 22, 2013

Answer: Extra upper eyelid fold from fat loss

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 22, 2013

Answer: Extra upper eyelid fold from fat loss

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 18, 2013

Answer: You do have an asmmetry of the upper eyelids.

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 18, 2013

Answer: You do have an asmmetry of the upper eyelids.

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 18, 2013

Answer: You have Ptosis

December 18, 2013

Answer: You have Ptosis

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Answer: Do I have extra skin above one eye?

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