Do I have severe upper eyelid exposure? Can this be improved? (Photos)

You have an increased platform (tarsal platform show) on the left upper lid. This if often caused from microptosis (small amount of drooping) of the upper lid with a compensatory raising of the brow. This gives a hollow appearance to the upper and causes asymmetry. You need an in person exam to...

If eyelid swelling is related to filler, it should be managed accordingly. If it is not filler-related, a proper evaluation is needed to determine the underlying reason. CO2 laser and lower blepharoplasty treat different problems. CO2 laser is best for fine lines, crepey skin, and mild...

Hello Angelica, Our faces are never symmetrical and sometimes the differences are eye catching. Therefore, performing Lower Blepharoplasty only to remove the bags under one eye is definitely possible.

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. Given your history of chalazions and eyelid issues, it’s especially important to approach any change carefully, but from the description you’ve giv...

It’s common in lower-eyelid surgery to use deep dissolvable sutures, but it’s also true that dissolvable stitches can occasionally cause swelling, irritation, or small suture granulomas while they dissolve. Because the eyelid skin is thin and reactive, some patients may feel small bumps or not...

Swelling under the eye can be caused by many factors. Most commonly this is secondary to fluid retention after fillers in the under eye area. If any filler has been placed in the past it needs to be dissolved and then the skin tightened (laser resurfacing, microneedling, ect.). Allergies can...