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Eye or eyebrow ptosis? (Photo)

Reliable209056Apr 18, 2024
Always noticed a little unevenness but now it’s bothering me. As I do more research I feel I like I am seeing ptosis , maybe brow ptosis and I think it’s congenital , I was premature. Best fix options ?

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