Eyelid uneven after stye - should this fix itself or will I need a procedure? (photo)

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My skin breaks out easily and there was a one month period that I had two huge styes on the same eye lower and upper eyelid that swelled super huge, both are gone now, but the upper eyelid stye left my eyelid looking funny. I'm 19, so my skin should go back to normal? And it's been like this for three ish months.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Unless if there is a residual cyst on the inside of your eyelids, I believe that your eyelid should go back to normal. Additionally, it's difficult to tell from the photos which is the affected side. Additionally, you appear to have eyelid ptosis. Ptosis is when the eyelids are droopy. I believe it is seen on both sides. I hope this is helpful, and if you need further advice, please consider meeting with a reputable ophthalmologist. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

If this is abnormal, then we need to understand what normal is.
Without having some comparison, we can’t really begin to make an assessment.
To meet your picture looks fairly normal and there’s no clear evidence of abnormality.
If you want us to make an assessment regarding a specific issue then you need to use better terminology. “Eyelid looking funny,” isn’t going to help us.
It looks like you have mild upper eyelid ptosis (The upper eyelid sitting too low) More on your right side than the left.It’s hard to make this assessment based on the single picture.
If you’re more concerned about skin issues than consult with the dermatologist.
If you’re more concerned with eyelid issues, then consider consulting with an oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon, or plastic surgeon in your community.
 Recognize that if you consult with plastic surgeons, regardless of their specific training, they may be motivated to do surgery.
The expression “when you’re a hammer the world looks like a nail” comes to mind. 
keep that in mind anytime you consult with doctors who make a living doing procedures.
When in doubt, slow down. If you get to the point where you’re contemplating permanent surgical intervention, then it’s a good idea to get a couple of opinions.
It’sIf you get to the point where you’re contemplating permanent surgical intervention, then it’s a good idea to get a couple of opinions.
It’s also a good idea to have a multiple consultations to find the best provider.
As I mentioned previously, there’s no clear abnormality in your picture.
The eyelid position is relative and unless it’s causing a problem, I suggest you consider leaving it alone.
A Low sitting eyelid can create blocked peripheral vision, and this can be tested for at a local optometry office.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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