I have a droopy eyelid caused by an accident in which I was hit in the eye with a football in 1999. This is really looking worse as I age. Which type of doctor could fix this issue?
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October 29, 2020
Answer: Droopy eyelid after injury many years ago: can it be repaired?
The eyelid skin is the thinnest on the face and tends to stretch and become redundant over time as we age. As a male with a thicker skin type your fold is naturally fuller and thicker than someone with thin skin. These individual differences and changes over time are natural and do...
You may have swelling, which can last 1-2 weeks after tear trough injections. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
For 5 weeks after surgery, you look fine. There is a natural amount of scar in your eyelid after surgery that will resolve over the next six months allowing the eyelids to relax and stretch. You should relax and let the healing take place.