What kind of ptosis surgery can also lower my eyelid crease? (Photo)

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Dear doctors, could you please advise on what kind of surgery I should have to address my issue? About 8 months ago my left eyelid started to droop and the crease is now much higher. In general I feel that both eyelids no longer retract like they used to. Both lids look normal in the morning and the left one droops and the crease gets higher as the day goes on Can you also say if crease lowering is actually achievable?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

You have upper eyelid central partial levator disinsertion. Eventually this can cause ptosis but you do to exhibit ptosis. It is possible to lower the upper eyelid crease by repairing the levator disinsertion. There is no substitute for a detail personal assessment to determine precisely the nature of your upper eyelid resources. It have a truly significant result, it is helpful to have pre-aponeuoric fat. An examination will determine this. I do not recommend filler to filling in the hollow upper eyelid. I am attaching a link for my Post upper blepharoplasty paper. While you have not had eyelid surgery, the article will give you some insight about the internal eyelid anatomy and how these issues are approached. Your eyes can be your best feature.

Bianca Knoll, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your question. From what you are describing, tt seems there is a weakness of the levator of your left eye. When it attachment gets weaker or gets lost it is noted as a high eyelid crease. Most patients are being then perceived as being tired or sad. It can occur on one side or on both. It can be congenital or age related. Contact lenses can contribute in some cases.  Unilateral ptosis repair can be tricky to match perfect symmetry. You will be best served consulting with an oculoplastic or plastic surgeon who has a focus on ptosis repair. I hope this helps

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