Is it bad to have excess skin on both my eyelids? I'm only 13

July 16, 2015
Asked By:melissa10781 in Sydney, Australia

Im only 13 and I have excess skin on my upper eyelid. I always think why is it that im young and have extra skin over my eyelids. I mean am I growing older by the minute? My dad has this trait but he is already 50 yrs old.

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July 21, 2015

Answer: Genetics play a big role in eyelids

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: Genetics play a big role in eyelids

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 20, 2015

Answer: Is it bad to have excess skin on eyelids at a young age?

Michael R. Macdonald, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 20, 2015

Answer: Is it bad to have excess skin on eyelids at a young age?

Michael R. Macdonald, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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