Do I have ptosis in both eyes? (Photo)

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I think I might have ptosis but I'm not sure. My eyes look bored and sleepy unless I make an effort to open them. I'm also aware I have vertical orbital dystopia but surgery is too invasive for me to correct it. If I have ptosis in both eyes, will correcting it make the eye area better? Or will it make the asymmetry more prominent? If it's not ptosis, how can I reduce the eyelid exposure? I'm 26 so I don't think it's excess skin. Thank you!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

If you are using lash growth serum such as Latisse or over the counter product that contain Isopropyl cloprostenate., I recommend you immediately stop. These products permanently damage fat in the eyelid. You do have upper eyelid ptosis and you benefit from anterior levator resection ptosis surgery.

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and including pictures.  You do not appear to have any significant Ptosis of your lids.   You do have hollowing of your upper lids which can be improved with fat grafting.  If you would like your lids higher, there is a eye drop called Upneeq that will raise your lids for about 8 hours per day.

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