My left eyelid doesn’t tuck in like my right does, creating multiple folds and a tired eye look, what can be done? (photos)

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I recently noticed that there is something different about my left eyelid, and that when relaxed most of the time it does not appear to fold properly like my right one. This issue affects my eye both estheticly and functionally, as I sometimes find myself feeling discomfort. If I look in the mirror I can easily address just my eyelid by lifting my brow for a split second, but my concern is that normally my left eyelid doesn’t fold properly when I’m relaxed. I am 18 yo and this seems new, thanks.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

There are one of several procedures you may benefit from including left upper eyelid filler injection, conservative left upper blepharoplasty, or ptosis surgery. Consultation needed. See an oculoplastic specialist.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photographs. You have mild ptosis (dropping) of your left upper eyelid. See an experienced Oculoplastic Surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and discussion of treatment options. Good luck,

Roberto Gonzalez, MD · Answer

From reviewing your pictures it seems that your left eyebrow is a little lower than your right, this by the way is quite common, we are rarely completely symmetric. To address this a minor left  brow lift could correct your concerns.

Basim A. Matti, MBChB FRCS · Answer

Hi, and thank you so much for your query and the photographs. It appears as though you have a mild drooping of your eyelid, but this is something that can only be definitively diagnosed in a consultation – also if it is a new phenomenon it may be related to lifestyle, such as getting enough sleep. At 18 years of age it is unlikely to be age-related, but if it is affecting you both aesthetically and functionally, I suggest meeting with a board-certified surgeon who specialises in oculoplastic surgery; they will be able to advise you on your options going forward. All the best.

Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

ThanksYou have a droopy upper lid due to a condition called ptosis. See a plastic surgeon who speacilises in droopy eyelid correctionBest

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My left eyelid doesn’t tuck in like my right does, creating multiple folds and a tired eye look, what can be done? (photos)

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