Do I have ptosis? What could be done to correct my eyelid asymmetry? (photos)

August 31, 2022
Asked By:Samnmac in Nova Scotia, NS

Hello, I’m a 23 y/o female and for as long as I can remember, I’ve had slight eyelid dropping in my right eye that fluctuates throughout the day and occurs with sinus pressure. it always corresponds with whatever side of my sinus is more blocked; if it’s on the right side, the asymmetry is more prominent, but if im lying on my side and it changes to the left side, my eyelids almost look even. I’ve seen an ENT and they couldn’t find anything. Could eyelid surgery correct this issue?

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Answers (4)

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February 13, 2023

Answer: "Botox/Xeomin/Dysport/Jeuveau -- side effects, heavy forehead, excessive eye brow lifting/spock brow, ptosis, droopy eyelids "

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 13, 2023

Answer: "Botox/Xeomin/Dysport/Jeuveau -- side effects, heavy forehead, excessive eye brow lifting/spock brow, ptosis, droopy eyelids "

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 2, 2022

Answer: Mild Ptosis?

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 2, 2022

Answer: Mild Ptosis?

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 2, 2022

Answer: You have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis with compensatory eyebrow elevation.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 2, 2022

Answer: You have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis with compensatory eyebrow elevation.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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Answer: Ptosis surgery by an experienced surgeon.

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