One good surgeon has seen my eyes and told me that I have a complicated type of ptosis called a white line levator dehiscence. He suggested a surgery that - locating the elevator tendon, repositioning it into the upper eyelid at the level of the tarsus. - mobilizing anterior orbital fat to help fill the upper eyelid fold. - Anchor blepharoplasty to support the upper eyelid lashes. But I am afraid that it could be very challenging and I will end up with disappointing results. Are they common?
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You might want to consider having your upper eyes done. Not sure why you would have eye swelling. Being seen in person and taking a good history is essential.
While weight gain/loss can affect how this area looks it is unlikely that you will see the area correct through weight loss. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your concerns and options.
Cosmetic ptosis surgery, and any other cosmetic surgery is a "want" more so than a "need". So only you can decide if a feature is bothering you enough to nudge you to have a procedure done. Having said that cosmetic eyelid ptosis can create a subtle improvement that is very pleasing to the eye....