Upper eyelids suddenly got puffy/hooded, esp. my right one-obliterates eyelid & looks like I was punched in the face. Is this ptosis or just aging? If it's ptosis, is it reversible? What non-invasive options can be tried? I suffer bouts of dry eye from ocular rosacea, will surgical lift be a problem for me? I also have circles/bags under eyes. How long will results of an upper eyelid lift last? Do upper lid results outlast lower lid results? How long do injections (botox?) last on upper lid?
May 22, 2017
Answer: Eyelid hoods Your best advice would be from in-person exam and evaluation, but conservative treatment with good results can be possible in some patients with Botox injection alone (no surgery) to lift up the brow. In cases where surgery is needed, in my experience both brow and eyelid need to be reshaped, since the problem is not simply in your eyelids. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
Helpful
May 22, 2017
Answer: Eyelid hoods Your best advice would be from in-person exam and evaluation, but conservative treatment with good results can be possible in some patients with Botox injection alone (no surgery) to lift up the brow. In cases where surgery is needed, in my experience both brow and eyelid need to be reshaped, since the problem is not simply in your eyelids. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
Helpful
May 22, 2017
Answer: Eyelid surgery Hello and thank you for your question. The
Helpful
May 22, 2017
Answer: Eyelid surgery Hello and thank you for your question. The
Helpful
