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One sided ptosis/eyebrow droop (late 20s male). Recommendations on course of action? (photo)

December 21, 2017
Asked By:Ljmorrison in Los Angeles, CA

One eye has been drooping for ~3 years, at first I thought just ptosis of upper eyelid but I’ve noticed that eyebrow does also seem lower. Noticeable in pictures. I also have malar bag/festoon ONLY on that side, not sure if relevant. Had regular eye dr check it out and it isn’t drier/more irritated than the other. Tried eye drops/allergy drops no result. What would be the best course of action? Botox to try lifting that brow? Or is the ptosis likely causing the other asymmetries? Surgery?

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December 24, 2017

Answer: See oculoplastic specialist for eyelid evaluation

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 24, 2017

Answer: See oculoplastic specialist for eyelid evaluation

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December 23, 2017

Answer: Botox is not going to get the job done here. You need surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 23, 2017

Answer: Botox is not going to get the job done here. You need surgery.

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