One eye drooping - what could this be and how to fix? (photos)

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I had a baby 10 months ago and i am a little sleep deprived. About 2 months ago my left eyelid began drooping but it has gotten much worse. I saw an eye doctor today who said everything is fine that it is just sleep deprivation. Clearly there is more going on with this eye and i am very concerned.could you please tell me if its possible for just 1 eye to be affected from sleep deprivation.

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures!  To answer your question, you should see a physician to assess the concerns you have.  In the event that your physician decides that you are a candidate for surgery he will provide treatment options.  Typically for hooding or drooping there are surgical and non surgical options.  Upper eyelid hooding can be corrected with blepharoplasty or cosmetic eyelid surgery. It is one of the first cosmetic surgeries people usually get. While the average age might be 30 to 50's, some patients get this done in their 20s. It really depends on your unique anatomy as well as what exactly is bothering you.

Botox injections as well as laser treatments can also be a tremendous benefit if you are not interested in surgery. Of course, there are also many combinations.

The recovery & downtime is very minimal. There are usually no drains, most people can go out the same day, you can shower the next day and most patients take no pain medicine. There are never any guarantees of course with any procedure whether it is surgical or nonsurgical in nature.

I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of eyelid lifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations.

I hope this helps answer your question. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.

C. Blake Perry, MD · Answer

There are numerous causes of a droopy eyelid. You need an in person consultation to determine the cause and solution. Typically, droopy eyelids can be fixed with a surgery to tighten the muscle of the eyelid. Sleep deprivation should not cause a unilateral droopy eyelid. Best to see an eyelid expert in your area.

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