Eyelid crease disappears after the morning. What can be done? Could Botox help? (Photo)

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I had significant ptosis of my left eyelid. I had two surgeries to fix it. The first one did an interior approach. The second one did an exterior approach. When I wake up in the morning, my eyelids look good and my eyebrows cover my eyelids. However, as the day passes, the crease of the eyelids reduces and it makes the eyelids appear bigger. Why? What can be done? Could botox help?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello !

It's not uncommon for eyelids to appear fuller or bigger as the day goes on, especially after eyelid surgery. This can happen due to a variety of factors such as swelling, muscle weakness, or changes in the position of the eyelid crease.

Botox is not typically used to address eyelid ptosis or fullness, but it may be used to address wrinkles or fine lines around the eyes. In some cases, if the fullness is caused by overactive muscles, Botox may help to relax these muscles and reduce the appearance of fullness.

It's important to have a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your concerns and explore possible options. Depending on the cause of the fullness, they may recommend additional surgery or non-surgical treatments such as injectable fillers or laser resurfacing to address the issue.

In some cases, it may also be helpful to wear supportive eyewear or use a cold compress to help reduce swelling and support the eyelids throughout the day.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

The reason your eyelids look fuller in the morning is because you’ve been on your back the whole night, and there’s more fluid retention in the eyelid area. As the day progresses, the fluid slowly leaves the eyelid area and your eyelids look somewhat more hollow. Botox will not correct this problem. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

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