What can I do about my eyelid?

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Hi. Something that has been bothering me lately are my eyes. I have a weird eyelid and I was wondering what I could do to fix it. I do not have a monolid, I have an overlap of skin right above my crease. The reason I don't like it is because it doesn't make my makeup look good and one eye looks much bigger than the other.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

See an oculoplastic specialist for in person consultation. You have mild asymmetric upper lid ptosis. There is also mild skin laxity.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

This is not a medical emergency.  This is most likely a congenital upper eyelid levator dehisence ptosis that has progressively worsened over a long period of time.  This can be corrected with ptosis surgery.  There are two approaches to ptosis: posterior or the conjunctival muellerectomy or anterior levator resection ptosis surgery.  You need an anterior approach surgery with an anchor blepharoplasty.  Do not see a facial plastic surgeon or a general plastic surgeon for this.  Although you might find one that does ptosis surgery, they are not primarily trained for this type of surgery and often lack the experience, skill and training for this very specialized work.  For this reason you need to find a fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon.  The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) has a website that maintains a regional directory that will help you find a highly qualified surgeon close to home.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank for sharing your question and photos. It is difficult to assess the problem well with the photos, but it appears you have mild ptosis (drooping) which can be corrected. See an Oculoplastic Surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and discussion of potential treatment options.Good luck,

Elbert T. Cheng, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question and pictures.  It appears you have some weakness developing of your muscle which helps you to open your eyelid.  This can be repaired so good luck!

Jeffrey M. Joseph, MD · Answer

From the photos you have many subtle changes that suggest you have a slight weakness or stretching of the muscle responsible for lifting the eyelid. This is called eyelid ptosis. In addition you have some differences in the shape and character of the eyelid crease. A consultation with an eyelid specialist (oculoplastic surgeon) will help to determine the best treatment for you.

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