I used to have monolids but they turned double as I got older. The crease is heavy and uncomfortable. When I tilt my head up the crease disappears and the heaviness diseappears. However, I want to preserve the crease but also get rid of the heavy feeling. Is there a procedure for this?
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It is not rare to notice this - I see patients with this concern. The anatomy of your eyelid skin, fat, and levator can change over time. A conservative DES (likely no fat removal and little to no skin removal) would yield a consistent double lid appearance and improve the heavy feeling over...
Although an in-person exam would be necessary to provide a definitive answer, based on the photo you have provided it does appear you would be a suitable candidate for upper blepharoplasty to create a more defined and symmetric crease. During the surgery excess skin is removed. If you want the...
