Am I good candidate for upper eyelid surgery? (Photo)

Based on these photos, you may have an eyelid ptosis, droopy eyelid(s). Only on the basis of in person evaluation, a board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeon, could give you right answer. Good luck.

As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow, eyelid, eye troughs, upper eye hollows, and forehead. I typically combine this with Ultherapy and thread lifting to lift the brow; RF and skin tightening laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin; and laser or superficial RF devices for improvements in texture, color, and any crepey skin around the eyes as needed. In some cases, surgery is the best solution to achieve the desired results. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.​

Thank you for submitting your question and photos. You may be a candidate for an upper blepharoplasty procedure to address the hooding you’re referring to. This surgical approach can correct the heaviness of the upper eyelids and define the crease by removing any excess skin and small pockets of fat.
The shape and curve of the eyelids can be contoured for a more awake and symmetrical form. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They will be able to conduct a thorough physical examination to determine the best approach to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. Unilateral blepharoplasty is common in my practice. It can be performed with local anesthetic and appearing normal typically occurs by 2 weeks. See an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and guidance.
Good luck!

Your right brow is slightly lower than your left which adds some heaviness to your lid. A browlift could help with that but expecting exact brow symmetry through that is challenging. Blepharoplasty may benefit to achieve better symmetry of your eyelids, but can pull the brow down a little. A combination of both will likely give you the best chance for a symmetric outcome.

Yes, you do have an element of excess upper eyelid skin. Excess skin is necessary in the upper eyelid and lower eyelid in order to allow for eyelid closure during blinking and sleeping. This being said, most patients develop too much excess as they age. A formal in-person evaluation would be necessary to truly assess this.
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Thank you for your question. Rejuvenation of this region entails a detailed examination to determine the root cause. I always start by assessing brow position, then move down to the upper eyelid skin, and lastly, the eyelid position itself. Often one area is contributing more than the others, and sometimes all three are an issue. In your case, there appears to be a little of each: slightly lower brows, some upper eyelid skin excess, and mild ptosis. A brow lift and upper blepharoplasty with ptosis repair are likely to give you the results you're aiming for. However, if you're looking to avoid surgery, there is a relatively new eye drop called Upneeq that can help raise the eyelids slightly. I hope this is helpful to you, and I wish you all the best.
-Dr. P

You have asymmetry and hooded eyelids. The only surgery I would suggest at this time would be the Foxtail Eyelid Lift performed exclusively by me, which recontours the tail of the eyelids to help enhance the contour.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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If you consult surgeons asking for eyelid surgery, it is highly likely you will end up with a terrible result. Even if they propose ptosis surgery, you are highly likely to get the wrong surgery so please let me educate you to reduce the likelihood of getting into trouble with well meaning eyelid surgeons. You have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis. The ptosis or eyelid heaviness is worse of course on the right side but is present on both sides and needs to be addressed. This heaviness is also the cause for your eyebrow asymmetry. When the ptosis is adequately corrected, the eyebrows will relax to a more natural position. The most popular form of ptosis surgery is called the Mueller's muscle conjunctival resection (MMCR) ptosis surgery. In my opinion, this will be the wrong ptosis surgery for you, The reason is that the right upper eyelid has a high crease which is consistent with levator disinsertion. That type of ptosis is not well addressed with the MMCR. You need an anterior levator resection ptosis surgery on both sides, a very thoughtful anchor blepharoplasty with preservation and restoration of the upper eyelid fold. Your eyes can be your best feature. It all starts with a detailed in person assessment.

Based on your photos, it appears you have mild eyelid ptosis (droopy eyelid muscle) worse on the right side with some extra eyelid skin on both upper lids. Your brows are likely symmetric at rest, however when one eyelid is more droopy than the other, that eyebrow muscle lifts to compensate for the droopy eyelid. This is likely why your right eyebrow looks higher in photo 1.
The most common reason for ptosis in a young adult is contact lens use, though there are several other reasons. It is common for ptosis to be asymmetric.I recommend an in person consultation with a surgeon who specializes in eyes, typically an oculofacial plastic surgeon (aka oculoplastic surgeon). A thorough facial and eye exam can ensure the correct surgery is recommended. During your consultation, your surgeon will likely place eyedrops in your right eye which will temporarily lift the eyelid. If the left eyelid droops after the right eyelid lifts, then this indicates you would benefit from ptosis surgery of both upper lids. You also have mild extra eyelid skin on both sides, therefore, I recommend bilateral upper lid blepharoplasty (upper lid skin/fat removal) and ptosis repair. Doing eyelid skin removal (blepharoplasty) alone would not address the eyelid and brow asymmetry.