What eye procedure do I need? (Photo)

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I would like to remove this "hooding" which is caused by sagging skin under my eyebrow. However, I do not want to dramatically change the shape or position of my eyebrow. This before and after demonstrates the change I would like to make.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The kind of result you are looking for can be quite easily achieved with the use of an appropriate HA filler placed beneath the outer third of the eyebrows in order to re-create the more feminine upward and outward flare of the eyebrows, much the way you did with your fingers. And again, as you demonstrated with your fingers, the aforementioned simple treatment will likewise diminish the sagging of the skin beneath the eyebrows. In experienced hands, the entire treatment should not take more than about ten minutes tops to perform with immediate results and little to no significant post-procedure downtime. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist filler injector. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

An Upper Blepharoplasty is a procedure that can be done to remove excess skin/fat on the upper eyelids. This procedure can be done in the OR under general anesthesia or as an in office procedure with local anesthesia. I would recommend scheduling a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in order to meet your expectations.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

I would recommend a browlift and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. I would also recommend a full eye / face physical exam before being able to provide any definitive recommendations.  I recommend finding a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Ideally, one with experience in facial aesthetic surgery.

Jared Blau, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photos. A surgeon can tell better in person, but it looks like your eyebrow is at a good height. The hooding, then, can be solved with an upper eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, to remove the heavy skin. If the brow needs lifting, a lateral brow lift can be performed, but the upper blepharoplasty will likely be the answer here.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

If you want to keep your eyebrows at the same location, you can certainly make a nice improvement in the upper eyelid skin with an upper blepahroplasty only. Be sure you see a facial plastic specialist for consultation.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty procedures are intended to remove excess eyelid skin that causes hooding. Please consider meeting with several reputable facial plastic surgeons for a consultation. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

What eye procedure do I need? (Photo)

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