I’m 33 years old. The inner corners of my upper eyelids are always swollen and droopy and seem to be getting worse over the last year. The right eye looks worse to me. What would you recommend? Is there anything non-surgical that can be done or is surgery my only option to fix this? I feel very self conscious about it. I do have allergies, but they’re being well controlled. I also have lost about 30 pounds within the last year and was wondering if that could’ve contributed?
March 5, 2018
Answer: Fat pad removal good morning!Photos are always difficult to give a definitive answer in eyelid surgery, but you would benefit from a blepharoplasty with removal of the medial fat pad. It is a simple operation that in my practice is often performed under local anesthesia if the patient prefers. Recovery is quick with minimal bruising.Be sure you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon well versed in these procedures before proceeding.I hope this helps
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March 5, 2018
Answer: Fat pad removal good morning!Photos are always difficult to give a definitive answer in eyelid surgery, but you would benefit from a blepharoplasty with removal of the medial fat pad. It is a simple operation that in my practice is often performed under local anesthesia if the patient prefers. Recovery is quick with minimal bruising.Be sure you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon well versed in these procedures before proceeding.I hope this helps
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Puffy eyelids Puffiness at the inner corner of the upper eyelids is very common, and tends to worsen with age. While allergies and weight loss may contribute to this problem, this is most commonly a genetic issue. The puffiness in this area is usually due to bulging of the fatty tissue that cushions the eye. A conservative upper lid blepharoplasty with fat removal can often be helpful to remove a little bit of excess skin and fatty tissue under the skin. In some cases, a brow lift may be needed instead of (or in addition to) eyelid surgery in order to decrease excess heaviness of the upper eyelid area, but this is difficult to determine based on the photos provided.
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Puffy eyelids Puffiness at the inner corner of the upper eyelids is very common, and tends to worsen with age. While allergies and weight loss may contribute to this problem, this is most commonly a genetic issue. The puffiness in this area is usually due to bulging of the fatty tissue that cushions the eye. A conservative upper lid blepharoplasty with fat removal can often be helpful to remove a little bit of excess skin and fatty tissue under the skin. In some cases, a brow lift may be needed instead of (or in addition to) eyelid surgery in order to decrease excess heaviness of the upper eyelid area, but this is difficult to determine based on the photos provided.
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