All of my life I have had allergies and eczema. This past summer though my usual allergies seem to have subsided. In May I noticed red, flaky skin above my eyes which later spread to the bottom. I treated it with Glaxal Base lotion but now am left with these awful folds under my eyes. I have been sleeping adequately, the dark circles have been there almost as long as I can remember. I feel ugly.
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June 14, 2017
Answer: These lines are not Dennie Morgan lines. They are just lines.
Dear sparksfly24,There is no underlying problem. Eye asymmetry is very normal and very natural. You are anatomically NORMAL. The fact that "no one has pointed it out" confirms that. Don't see anyone about this non issue because someone is likely to sell you a surgery that you do not need. A...
The orbicularis oris oculi muscles that cause crow's feet have very important functions designed to protect the eye and prevent dryness. I would be very cautious and would not remove any of the orbicularis oculi muscles.
The main problem is sagging of the left upper eyelid. You're quite young so this is probably a congenital problem. There are two muscles that lift the island and sometimes one of the muscles separates from the cartilage portion of the eyelid. The treatment is to make an incision in the upper...