What's the best way to deal with the skin below my eyebrow drooping over my eye?

Dear Naty82Thank you for your question!  There are several options for your eyelids.... you are not too young for eyelid surgery- BUT I can not give an opinion without a proper consultation.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

It is not unheard of to have an upper blepharoplasty at your age if you are bothered by the excess skin on your upper eyelids.  Non surgical treatments may help temporarily but you will likely need surgery eventually.  Get a second opinion if you are not comfortable with the first surgeon's advice.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in blepharoplasty and can show you before and after photos of his or her work.

I don't think of age as a major factor when considering the best way to address a patient's concern.  Neurotoxins like botox are a good option for patients who prefer not to have surgery and are willing to accept a temporary result.  Usually, botox can be used to weaken the muscles that pull down the eyebrows and work to elevate them.

Treatment options will vary from individual to individual.  While the
majority of patients seeking this procedure are 35 or older, if droopy, baggy eyelids run in
your family, you may decide to have eyelid surgery at a younger age.  Upper eyelid surgery
involves the removal of fat, excess skin and muscle. Be sure to visit with a Board Certified surgeon who will advise you of
your surgical options.

Please, please listen to your feelings.  Your intuition is there to help and protect you.  You need to find a surgeon who makes you comfortable and at ease.  Non-surgical methods can be very helpful but for the issue you are describing, you likely need an small upper eyelid surgery.  I prefer what I call micro-blepharoplasty for my younger patients.  This produces very natural results with no sign that surgery was performed.

Good morning!Depending upon the locatin of the excess skin, a blepharoplasty may be of help in your case.  Many men are more concerned about the skin at the most lateral portion of the eye- in many cases a temporal brow lift can help with this eliminating the need for an eyelid incision.I hope this helps

Both surgical and non surgical treatments can be considered depending on the amount of skin elasticity loss on the upper eyelids and position of the eyebrows. For moderate amount of skin excess, raising the lateral corner of the eyebrow with Botox or Ultherapy can be a safe and effective approach. If there is  volume deflation in the eyebrow-eyelid continuoum, replacing the lost volume can also delay the need of surgery. If none of the above applies, then surgery might be the best approach. I suggest you consult with an eyelid specialist/oculoplastic surgeon in your area to have a better understanding of your options. 

The eyes are unfortunately commonly the first place that aging begins to manifest itself. It is difficult to give any sort of suggestions without photos or an examination, but there are many good possible treatments, both surgical and non-surgical, which may help you achieve your goals.I recommend setting up a formal consultation with a plastic surgeon. Good Luck!

Most expert experienced artistic plastic surgeons have a
variety of procedures, both non-surgical and surgical, at their disposal to
produce excellent cosmetic results in the appropriately selected patient:
lasers, neuromodulators like Botox or Dysport, blepharoplasties, and brow lifts. Each has
benefits and drawbacks and depends on desired outcome and individual anatomy. In general lasers will produce minimal if any improvent and IPL is not a traetment for upper lid laxity.

Following the advice of anyone who would presume
to tell you what to do without seeing photos and without taking a full medical
history, examining you, feeling and assessing your tissue tone, discussing your
desired outcome and fully informing you about the pros and cons of each option
would not be in your best interest. Find a plastic surgeon that you are
comfortable with and one that you trust and listen to his or her advice. The
surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and
ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

The primary goal of an upper eyelid blepharoplasty is to remove excess skin touching the eye lashes. Some patients get this at an earlier age than other patients. Without pictures it impossible to give any opinion. For many examples of an upper blepharoplasty, please see the video and the link below