Non surgical ways to raise lower eyelid?

Question

My left eye's lower eyelid is slightly higher than my right eye's. So I am trying to rise my my right eye's lower lid to match the left. An oculafacial plastic surgeon once told me that I can rise my lower lid just by massaging it in an upward motion. I did not ask for any details or looked any further into it. Does it work? How often should I massage it? How long will it take? Are the results permanent? How high can I expect it to rise? Who should consult with?

Jill Hessler, MD · Answer

If you have not had eyelid surgery, then a treatment with a small amount of Botox can be used to treat the left, higher eyelid, to lower it to match the right eyelid.  If you have already had lower eyelid surgery then massage or even a steroid injection could possibly help with right eyelid elevation for you.  It would be helpful to know the type of surgery you had performed and when the surgery was performed.  Hope that helps!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Have you previously had surgery-that makes a big difference.  If you really want an answer from this forum, it is very helpful to post with an actual photograph.  That will help you get more meaningful answers.

Mitesh Kapadia, MD, PhD · Answer

I am not sure if this would be acceptable to you, but it is much easier to drop the position of the higher lower eyelid with a small amount of Botox. Find someone experienced with this procedure if you are interested.

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