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Severe wrinkle on eyelid. What can I do? (photo)

In the past month this has happened to my eyelid. I am in ny mid 30s and have no wrinkles anywhere else. This looks awful-i look deformed. 

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Please do not fret.

May 18th, 2016
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This can be fixed with upper eyelid surgery.  You actually have a few issues and this redundant fold is part of a set of upper eyelid issues.  Basically the upper eyelid platform skin has lost its firm attachment to the levator aponeurosis, the tendon in the eyelid that raises the upper eyelid.  Structured microblepharoplasty cleans up the upper eyelid crease, support the loose skin on the eyelid platform and supports the droopy upper eyelid lashes.  Any ptosis of the upper eyelid can be addressed at the same time.

Web reference: http://lidlift.com/download/

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD


Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 26 reviews

May 18th, 2016

Please do not fret.

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
This can be fixed with upper eyelid surgery.  You actually have a few issues and this redundant fold is part of a set of upper eyelid issues.  Basically the upper eyelid platform skin has lost its firm attachment to the levator aponeurosis, the tendon in the eyelid that raises the upper eyelid.  Structured microblepharoplasty cleans up the upper eyelid crease, support the loose skin on the eyelid platform and supports the droopy upper eyelid lashes.  Any ptosis of the upper eyelid can be addressed at the same time.

Learn more: http://lidlift.com/download/

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD


Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 26 reviews

Upper eyelid skin

October 6th, 2016
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Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. This can be easily addressed with an upper eyelid blepharoplasty, which will remove excess skin from the upper lids. If you are not ready to consider surgery, I have had excellent success in my practice using a total resurfacing laser to the eyelids, which tightens and improves skin texture without surgery. Although surgical results are the gold standard for this type of hooding, laser results can provide significant improvement. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified specialist who will be able to evaluate you in person and offer more specific suggestions to address the eyelid hooding.

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 69 reviews

October 6th, 2016

Upper eyelid skin

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Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. This can be easily addressed with an upper eyelid blepharoplasty, which will remove excess skin from the upper lids. If you are not ready to consider surgery, I have had excellent success in my practice using a total resurfacing laser to the eyelids, which tightens and improves skin texture without surgery. Although surgical results are the gold standard for this type of hooding, laser results can provide significant improvement. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified specialist who will be able to evaluate you in person and offer more specific suggestions to address the eyelid hooding.

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 69 reviews

Eyelid

May 25th, 2016
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Dear missmamaA,
As the fat fades from around the orbit, it is a little bit like taking the wind out of a sail and wrinkles appear. Probably the easiest response to this is to do upper eyelid surgery, which would probably need to be done on both sides to produce symmetry. However, this should be able to set the eyelid height between 7 mm to 9 mm above the lash junction and remove the wrinkle.
Warm regards,
Warwick Nettle
Warwick Nettle, MBBS, FRACS
May 25th, 2016

Eyelid

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Dear missmamaA,
As the fat fades from around the orbit, it is a little bit like taking the wind out of a sail and wrinkles appear. Probably the easiest response to this is to do upper eyelid surgery, which would probably need to be done on both sides to produce symmetry. However, this should be able to set the eyelid height between 7 mm to 9 mm above the lash junction and remove the wrinkle.
Warm regards,
Warwick Nettle
Warwick Nettle, MBBS, FRACS

Sudden onset of eyelid skin excess

May 18th, 2016
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It is unusual to see a sudden development of a skin crease, and your treatment will depend on a careful discussion and examination to rule out other problems.  If it is just skin excess, removal would be quite simple.
Michael Kreidstein, MD
May 18th, 2016

Sudden onset of eyelid skin excess

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It is unusual to see a sudden development of a skin crease, and your treatment will depend on a careful discussion and examination to rule out other problems.  If it is just skin excess, removal would be quite simple.
Michael Kreidstein, MD

Eyelid wrinkle

May 18th, 2016
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You have a little bit of excess skin, and have  2 creases in this area.  You would need an upper eyelid surgery to remove the redundant skin and reform the crease.     
John J. Martin, Jr., MD

John J. Martin, Jr., MD
Coral Gables Oculoplastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

May 18th, 2016

Eyelid wrinkle

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You have a little bit of excess skin, and have  2 creases in this area.  You would need an upper eyelid surgery to remove the redundant skin and reform the crease.     
John J. Martin, Jr., MD

John J. Martin, Jr., MD
Coral Gables Oculoplastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

Extra skin causing wrinkles on upper eyelids

May 17th, 2016
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Thank you for sharing your question and photo. It appears that you have extra skin causing the wrinkles. You would likely benefit from upper blepharoplasty. See an expert in this area for consultation.
Good luck,

Web reference: http://www.CosmeticEyelids.com

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO
May 17th, 2016

Extra skin causing wrinkles on upper eyelids

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Thank you for sharing your question and photo. It appears that you have extra skin causing the wrinkles. You would likely benefit from upper blepharoplasty. See an expert in this area for consultation.
Good luck,

Learn more: http://www.CosmeticEyelids.com

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

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