My eyelid won't fold properly. Can it be treated without surgery? (Photo)

April 20, 2014
Asked By:Radiance99

I am an Asian, 15 years old and my right eyelid won't fold properly. This started around two years ago and I thought pulling it would help. Turns out it's even less elastic now. Is there any way to treat it without surgery?

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April 24, 2014

Answer: Surgery or filler

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Sabrina Shah-Desai, MS, FRCSOculoplastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Ophthalmology
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April 24, 2014

Answer: Surgery or filler

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May 13, 2014

Answer: The only permanent way to correct the eyelid is with surgery

James Chan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 13, 2014

Answer: The only permanent way to correct the eyelid is with surgery

James Chan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 24, 2014

Answer: Ultimately surgery is probably going to necessary for a long term fix.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 24, 2014

Answer: Ultimately surgery is probably going to necessary for a long term fix.

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May 5, 2014

Answer: Asian Eyelid

May 5, 2014

Answer: Asian Eyelid