I Think I Have Mild Ptosis, is There Non Surgical Procedure Such As Botox? (photo)

You should see an oculoplastic surgeon for a full examination. I prefer ptosis repair surgery for the vast majority of patients, but mild amounts of ptosis can sometimes be treated with low dose botox injections. This is not a common procedure, so if you decide to go this route, seek a doctor who has done this before. 0.5 to 1 unit of botox can be injected into the inner and outer corners of the upper eyelid just above the eyelash line to temporarily lift the eyelid. As with any botox treatment, the effect is temporary and wears off in 3-4 months. The treatment can sometimes cause a mild amount of incomplete eyelid closure. If this happens, it usually goes away within a few weeks and is easily treatable with lubricant eye drops. 

Based on your photo, part of the asymmetry appears to be in your lower eyelids. It appears that the lower eyelid on the left side sits higher than the lower eyelid on the left side. Botox can also be used to temporarily drop the position of the lower eyelid to improve symmetry and make the eye appear more open.

Hope this helps and good luck with your treatment.

  I echo those who replied before me by saying that it is impossible to make a diagnosis of ptosis with the single photo supplied.  True ptosis of the eyelid, as opposed to pseudoptosis of the eyelid, will likely not respond to non surgical treatment methods such as Botox.  It would be best if you would be evaluated by an excellent oculo-Facial Plastic Surgeon.  You can find one near you in the directory of ASOPRS.org.  I hope this helps.

I cannot tell from your photo whether you have an eyelid ptosis. If you do have an eyelid droop, surgery is the only permanent fix to elevate the eyelid margin. You should seek a consultation with an Oculoplastic Surgeon or a Facial Plastic Surgeon with alot of ptosis repair experience to determine your best treatment option. Botox can be used to elevate the eyebrows but if your issue is a droop of the eyelid itself you will not see any elevation of your eyelid margin from Botox. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSWeber Facial Plastic Surgery