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I suggest posting photos for us to give you a better idea if there are alternate options. Sublative, other radiofrequency treatments or laser treatments may help without the need for surgery. Best, Dr. Emer.
A photograph would be helpful to even understand what your eyelids look like. Generally though, it is always possible to raise a crease or fold but seldom possible to lower a fold. It is certainly improbable that it could be achievable without surgery if it were possible at all.
Difficult to say without a photograph or clinical exam. Without surgery there aren't any great options I'm aware of but a standard blepharoplasty may be what is needed. This can often be done under local anesthesia. See a plastic surgeon near you for more information.
Ptosis repair can be done with local or with local sedation. You can certainly have it done with sedation and still check the lid height. We usually give a heavier sedation at the beginning of the surgery when we are administering the local anesthesia injections. After...
Blepharoplasty surgery can last for more than 10 years in most cases and it can be re-done. This should be done in the hands of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with expertise in Oculoplastic surgery.
Lack of development of the bones of the mid portion of the face including the eye sockets can decrease the room available for the eyes to sit in the skull. This can cause the eyes protrude. Orbital decompression can open up the bones of the eye socket and allow the eyes to settle back into the...
Numerous studies have shown that the antibiotic components in antibiotic ointments do not confer any clinical benefits when applied to a clean surgical wound. These antibiotic ointments can even irritate the skin in some cases. Many practitioners no longer use them. Numerous studies...
You are probably describing a tethered ptosis. This is generally the result of the surgeon sewing the wrong structures together. The eyelid needs to be examined to confirm a tethered ptosis. If you have this a return to the operating room is indicated to explore the eyelid to...
The upper eyelid is weak and not lifting your eyelids fully. This is correctable by tightening the internal muscle. Check with your insurance carrier to see if this is covered.
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