Do I have moderate or mild ptosis? Or any at all for that matter (Photo)

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Hi, I am a 25 years old woman interested in ptosis correction surgery. I think it's worth noting that I've had eyes like these since young so they weren't developed over time. I would like to know whether my ptosis is considered medical or only cosmetic in nature.

Christopher Chui, MBBS, MRCS Ed, MMed · Answer

If anything you only have mild ptosis, I don't think it would be considered medical. Your eyelid margin needs to be less than 2mm from the midpoint of your pupil to be considered medical.Having said that, you would probably benefit from ptosis correction if you were to have an upper blepharoplasty.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

This may be normal or mild ptosis. The distinction between "cosmetic" and "medical" very much depends on the health insurance you have. Some coverage is much more generous than others. You have no fold. It may be that a small fold and no ptosis surgery is all you need to make the eyes look more dramatic. Less is more.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

Your pictures show that upper lid is above the pupil and no obstruction of the vision. There is no brow elevation to help the vision. You have extra skin over the upper lid. please see the pictures in my web site

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