My eyelids seem to be resting on my eyelashes and I have constant discomfort in my eyes, temples and forehead? (photo)

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I'm only in my mid 30s but I feel my face is aging rapidly. I imagine its from the strain of constantly lifting my brows and scrunching my forehead in order to keep my eyes open. There's a definite family history of heavy eyelids, large pores and deep wrinkles so a few years ago when I began to see signs I changed my lifestyle. I eat healthy, stay active and I thought I could delay the onset. Not so much. Before I schedule any procedure I'm hoping for some great advise on how to proceed.

Robert L. Steely, MD, FACS · Answer

Good morning!looking at your photo, it appears that you have not only some extra eyelid skin, but your brow in general is somewhat ptotic (droopy).  Without an exam or any further information, I think a brow lift coupled with a blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) would give you a less tired appearance - you would look more rested, awake, and energetic.Be sure you see a surgeon that is well versed in these procedures. I hope this helps

John Mesa, MD · Answer

Upper eyelids resting on eyelashes could be a sign of
excessive skin and adipose tissue (“upper lid bags”) that may require
correction. There are surgical and non-invasive procedures to correct/ improve
these findings. When evaluating the upper eyelids, the forehead and the
eyebrows should be assessed too. The presence of horizontal forehead lines and
descended eyebrows could suggest that a concomitant brow lift may be necessary.
Patients with these physical findings should be evaluated by a surgeon
specialized in the area to determine the best treatment based on the physical
exam findings.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Not sure about all of your symptoms but upper blepharoplasty can improve the appearance and feel of your "heavy" upper eyelids. See an oculoplastic surgeon.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

Although young, you do have redundancy of the upper lid skin.  A blepharoplasty will remove some of that skin, and give you back a platform for makeup.  Your brow is very "full" - and somewhat heavy laterally.  You surgeon can assess this and decide if you would also benefit from a browlift at the same time.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

a browlift should kill 2 birds with one stone be lifting your brows for a more youthful look and decreasing the excess skin of your lids.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

When excess skin on the upper lids is touching the eyelashes, it can create a heaviness feel and look. The primary goal of upper lid blepharoplasty is to remove excess skin and some fat located in the middle and medial compartments of the upper lids. The incision is located directly in the upper eyelid crease. The procedure is performed under a 30 minute general anesthetic as an outpatient surgical procedure. Expect approximately 10 days of bruising and swelling after the procedure. For many examples please see the link below

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD · Answer

The eyes are the windows to the soul. All too often,
however, they seem to reveal exhaustion. The very delicate skin around the eyes
tends to get crepey and puffy due to fatigue and stress. Eyelid surgery has
become one of my most popular procedures. If excess upper eyelid skin is
hooding the eye and needs to be eliminated, an incision is made in the crease
at the top of the lid and excess fat and skin are removed. The incisions are
closed and sutured on the underside of the skin.
An effective non-surgical option that might benefit you is Thermage, which can
tighten the skin around the eyes. The new and improved Thermage is a virtually
painless, non-invasive (no incision!) treatment that can tighten skin and
stimulate your body to make healthier collagen—the building block that provides
structure to your skin. Fast and easy, Thermage requires no downtime from
normal activities.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

You need a blepheroplasty, an operation designed to create beautiful eyes that are not eclipsed by excess skin hooding.Operation requires minimal down time and life changing outcome.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Best advise is go get a few IN PESON consultations.. Your aging is early thus operative corrections especially upper eyelids is a must.//

Alexander Golger, MD · Answer

From the photograph, it does appear that you have some "hooding" of your eyelids. Although it is not common for someone your age, some individuals do have this condition. I would advise you to see an experienced PS, who could assess you for not only an upper eyelid lift (or blepharoplasty) but potentially a brow or forehead lift. All the best.

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