I’ve always had a pointy/witch chin, especially when I smile widely with my teeth. When my face is relaxed, it looks more normal. After comparing it to others, I’ve noticed my mentalis muscle seems larger than normal. Could Botox help reduce this, or would surgery be a better option.
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Thank you for your question and posting your photos. A common problem is addressing the skin of the eyelid prior to correcting the ptosis. The ptosis will become more evident. Fortunately, you can still have the ptosis repair. Please see an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for further guidance....
Do not get grafted fat for this. Very little of the grafted fat survives. The bulk of the graft fat dies and is stimulates scar tissue harming the eyelid. This will make the subsequent repair of the eyelid much more challenging, The best approach is to be appropriate surgery on the opposite...
Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. It’s not uncommon to experience ptosis following eye surgery when a speculum is used. The speculum stretches the muscle of the eyelid which can cause it to slight drop after surgery. You don’t appear to have enough of a droop for sur...