How can I reverse this extra eyelid crease?

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I woke up about 3 days ago and noticed an extra crease above my natural crease on my left eye . This makes my eye appear larger than my right eye.. I thought it would simply go away after a few hour but it's been days now and it is really bothering me . Why did this happen how can I get rid of it?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Eyelids open and close many times during the day.  This causes long term changes in the eyelid.  It is likely that the new crease you are seeing is related to this.  Will it go away?  Not necessarily.  If you have had eyelid swelling, itching, or irritation, then perhaps.  It the issue does not go away, can it be remedied without surgery? Without at least a photo or ideally an examination, it is hard to know.  If this does not resolve in the next month, it is much more likely to be a new persistent feature of the eyelid.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Impossible question to answer without examination. It could be from slight change in eyelid position (such as ptosis) or from more fat loss or other cause. See an oculoplastic specialist.The treatment depends on the cause.

Jose Barrera, MD · Answer

Eyelid creases can form over time due to descent of the eyebrow or with aging due to increased skin elasticity. An eyelid lift or blepharoplasty can improve these creases. Occasionally, laser skin resurfacing also helps.

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

You may benefit from an in person evaluation by a board certified surgeon. It's difficult to make any type of assessment without photographs.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question but an examination is really needed to dtermine what is going on and how beswt to fix it.  So see some experts in your area.Dr. Corbin

How can I reverse this extra eyelid crease?

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