I'm 21, I have hooded eyes that cover my eyelids. I'm scared of getting too much skin removed leading to sunken in eyes. Both the eyes have a different amount of excess skin and it makes my eyebrows look uneven. But I don't want to get a brow lift since my brows are already high. If the fat in the eyes is left what will they look like, like swollen? What are the chances of getting uneven results? I'm looking for a surgeon in NYC, can you please tell an estimate of the cost.
Answer: Interesting responses. However, your problem is a bit more complex. Your photograph is consistent with a small amount of right upper eyelid ptosis with hooding. That means that you most likely have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis. I suspect that if you had provide a wider shot that included the eyebrows, you are putting a bit more effort in lifting the left brow. Generally what is needed is a very careful assessment to study the true eyelid position and a detailed assessment of ptosis and latent ptosis present in the eyelids. I think that a thorough work up will reveal bilateral upper eyelid ptosis that is greater on the right and a compensatory brow lift that is greater on the left. The solution is likely to be a micro-blepharoplasty with an anchor procedures to make a hard crease. The levator aponeurosis can be shortened at the same time. I agree that you do not need any fat removed. Less is more. Less than one-tenth of one percent of the eyelid surgeons in the world will be able to provide the surgery you need. Therefore, please be careful.
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Answer: Interesting responses. However, your problem is a bit more complex. Your photograph is consistent with a small amount of right upper eyelid ptosis with hooding. That means that you most likely have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis. I suspect that if you had provide a wider shot that included the eyebrows, you are putting a bit more effort in lifting the left brow. Generally what is needed is a very careful assessment to study the true eyelid position and a detailed assessment of ptosis and latent ptosis present in the eyelids. I think that a thorough work up will reveal bilateral upper eyelid ptosis that is greater on the right and a compensatory brow lift that is greater on the left. The solution is likely to be a micro-blepharoplasty with an anchor procedures to make a hard crease. The levator aponeurosis can be shortened at the same time. I agree that you do not need any fat removed. Less is more. Less than one-tenth of one percent of the eyelid surgeons in the world will be able to provide the surgery you need. Therefore, please be careful.
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Answer: Eyelid asymmetry I certainly see the asymmetry you are referring to. Upper lid asymmetry is not uncommon. I actually think your asymmetry is minimal and you appear a bit on the young side to consider surgery. Forget a brow lift without question and I would be reluctant to perform upper lid surgery as well.
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Answer: Eyelid asymmetry I certainly see the asymmetry you are referring to. Upper lid asymmetry is not uncommon. I actually think your asymmetry is minimal and you appear a bit on the young side to consider surgery. Forget a brow lift without question and I would be reluctant to perform upper lid surgery as well.
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September 8, 2014
Answer: You may have slight ptosis in one of your eyes From the pictures provided, it appears that one of the eyelids are slightly ptotic. and that might be the reason you raise the eyebrow on that side. the eyebrow position and eyelid position is very important in the way each person looks and how much excess skin appears to exist over each upper eyelids.
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September 8, 2014
Answer: You may have slight ptosis in one of your eyes From the pictures provided, it appears that one of the eyelids are slightly ptotic. and that might be the reason you raise the eyebrow on that side. the eyebrow position and eyelid position is very important in the way each person looks and how much excess skin appears to exist over each upper eyelids.
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August 13, 2014
Answer: Blepharoplasty Its pretty common to get just a little skin removed, and keep your fat pad intact. However it's tough to gauge how much of your hooding is from the eyebrow coming down and how much is just excessive skin. A wider shot of your whole eyelid complex including your upper cheek and forehead would be helpful. No matter what you choose perfect symmetry in any part if the face and body is extremely rare before AND after surgery. Good luck!
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August 13, 2014
Answer: Blepharoplasty Its pretty common to get just a little skin removed, and keep your fat pad intact. However it's tough to gauge how much of your hooding is from the eyebrow coming down and how much is just excessive skin. A wider shot of your whole eyelid complex including your upper cheek and forehead would be helpful. No matter what you choose perfect symmetry in any part if the face and body is extremely rare before AND after surgery. Good luck!
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August 12, 2014
Answer: Upper Eyelid Procedures Upper blepharoplasty is a relatively simple procedure in the realm of plastic surgery. There are only a few options for the surgery technique. The best option is the one that you need based on your examination. From the photos, it does not appear that you have a lot of upper eyelid fat medially, so that part cat be skipped. Asymmetry is typically reduced by doing an asymmetrical amount of skin excision and setting the lid crease by removing a small strip of muscle. Fat excision is always done more conservatively now that in the past, as a youthful eyelid tends to be full and not hollow. I think you will get clarity from a consultation (or 2) and be able to make a nice informed choice for yourself.
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August 12, 2014
Answer: Upper Eyelid Procedures Upper blepharoplasty is a relatively simple procedure in the realm of plastic surgery. There are only a few options for the surgery technique. The best option is the one that you need based on your examination. From the photos, it does not appear that you have a lot of upper eyelid fat medially, so that part cat be skipped. Asymmetry is typically reduced by doing an asymmetrical amount of skin excision and setting the lid crease by removing a small strip of muscle. Fat excision is always done more conservatively now that in the past, as a youthful eyelid tends to be full and not hollow. I think you will get clarity from a consultation (or 2) and be able to make a nice informed choice for yourself.
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