I am a 25 year old female. I've always noticed that my left eye looks droopy compared to my right eye. Specifically, the lower eyelid seems to be more droopy, but the upper eyelid looks slightly droopy as well. In addition, the outer corner of the left eye is lower, which makes my eyes look quite different and weird (to me). Based on this, would I be a candidate for surgery, and if so, what kind of surgery?
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Christopher David Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Plast) says:
Based on your photos you have a tear trough deformity and prominent nasojugal groove. Lower eyelid surgery with fat re-distribution is a well accepted technique for addressing both issues.In patients with tear trough deformity without obvious skin excess or underlying muscle laxity, both fat...
I think you are a fantastic candidate for transconjunctival lower eyelid blepharoplasty and facial fat grafting to the lid-cheek junction. I would recommend seeing a REAL PLASTIC SURGEON certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with experience in periorbital surgery. Oculoplastic...
If you're concerned that there is still an issue with your eye, it may be best to consult with an ophthalmologist so your condition might be treated and lead to improvement. The eyes and the eyelids should be healthy before considering eyelid surgery. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr....