Can these upper eyelids be raised and still be able to fully close? (Photo)

November 25, 2023
Asked By:Postale in New York, New York

All the photos I see of upper blepharoplasty show the removal of loose skin above the eye. I don't have any loose skin here. It's just the upper lid itself that can only raise half mast. Can surgery on make them open higher, show less upper eyelid skin, and still be able to fully close?

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Answers (3)

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November 26, 2023

Answer: Blefaroptosis or palpebral ptosis

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November 26, 2023

Answer: Blefaroptosis or palpebral ptosis

November 26, 2023

Answer: Eyelid ptosis

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2023

Answer: Eyelid ptosis

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 27, 2023

Answer: eyelid ptosis correction

November 27, 2023

Answer: eyelid ptosis correction

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