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Why are my eyelids so heavy and what can be done about it?

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Passionate27084Dec 11, 2023

I recently noticed i raise my eyebrows constantly because otherwise i find it hard to see/ my eyes get extremely tired from lifting the weight of my eyelids? What can be done about this? Thanks!

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Caner Kacmaz, MD

I recommend you upper and lower blepharoplasty. This will be ideal for you due to collection of excess skin on your upper eyelid and lower eyelid as well. The fat is creating what we call a hooding effect over your eyes which is giving ou a tired look.

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Zoran Potparic, MD

It is impossible to give you meaningful advise based on this photo, unfortunately. It appears that lower blepharoplasty may be a choice. In person consultation or at least teleconference is recommended.

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Arnold Almonte, DO

Negative canthal tilt is a normal variation. Nothing abnormal. You look symmetrical. No treatment needed. All the best! For more questions, check out our site or call our office at 916.771.2062

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C. Blake Perry, MD

Often the these lines can be improved with judicious neurotoxin placement. You have a prominent orbicularis muscle on the lower lid which neurtoxin can improve if placed properly. Your upper lid laterally may benefit from additional skin removal. Best to see an eyelid expert in person.

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

We do orbital enlargement (making the eye socket larger for bigger looking eyes) frequently. For example, I did three different people for that yesterday as I write this. However, most of the time we don't go for the lower are but the upper. In your picture you've shown reducing the malar bone...

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