What should I do to treat my droopy eye? I've had Botox multiple times but it is still smaller than my other eye (Photo)

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I’ve had Botox multiple times to help correct my droopy eye, but it still is so much smaller than my other. What can I do to help it?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow, eyelid, eye troughs, upper eye hollows, and forehead. I typically combine this with Ultherapy and thread lifting to lift the brow; RF and skin tightening laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin; and laser or superficial RF devices for improvements in texture, color, and any crepey skin around the eyes as needed. In some cases, surgery is the best solution to achieve the desired results. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.​

Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired) · Answer

What you have is ptosis (droop) mainly of the right eye. It appears that you may have disinsertion of the levator muscle from the Cartledge of the upper lid. Botox will not correct this problem. The only thing that will is surgical reinsertion. You need to see a plastic or ophthalmic plastic surgeon who treats ptosis regularly.

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