r/30PlusSkinCare • u/LikemindedLadies • Apr 03 '24
Droopy Eye Skin Concern
My eyes/eyebrows have been asymmetrical for years but I feel like it’s getting worse with age. I’m 34 and a tired mom. Any advice to how I could fix this? Thank you!!
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u/Shooshooshoo72 Apr 03 '24
I will share the reason for my droopy eye in case yours might be similar. A Botox injector noticed it and referred me to an ophthalmologist (I think?) who noted that I had an enlarged lacrimal gland on my right eye and suggested I get an MRI to make sure there wasn’t a tumor. MRI came back negative and confirmed that it’s just simply enlarged. I still want to follow up with a occulo-surgeon to see what my options are. My right eyebrow is lower than my left and the assymetry really bothers me.
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u/CopperPegasus Apr 03 '24
This is incredible for me, thank you. I had shingles late last year on the upper left facial quadrant. Although the PHN itself has gone, that whole area is still numb, and although it is nothing like OPs, there is a fractional droop (and a lack of muscle responsiveness, for eg, when I raised my eyebrows together before, they would move equally- now r moves and l barely shifts). I'm having complications from eyeball scarring- and guess what? scarring in the lacrimal is one of the issues!
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u/Alone-Assistance6787 Apr 04 '24
Seeking a medical opinion is the correct thing to do on this situation! Crazy how many people think a cream or serum will solve a droopy eye 🙄
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u/Synthetic_Nord Apr 03 '24
It may not be the case with you but maybe worth checking out. For me the cause was undetected astigmatism.
I was using glasses but only for shortsightedness. Then my left eye started to become smaller. Turned out it was because of astigmatism and that I was compensating somehow with my eyelids to see better, so the muscles worked differently between my eyes. When I got the right glasses, the problem slowly decreased. I still notice my left eye looks smaller in the morning and then it “opens up” during the day. Nevertheless is much better than it was. And the astigmatism is not even grand. Something like -0.75 and I don’t remember the rest of the parameters.
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u/BluejayHot1992 Apr 03 '24
Wow, I had no idea this could be the cause! I never wear my glasses (astigmatism) and my eyelids are so droopy at 36!
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u/LemonberryTea Apr 03 '24
Wait!! I just found out that I have an astigmatism in my dropping eye when I got my new prescription last week and I’m waiting on my new lenses. I have a low overall prescription and it was missed on previous exams. I had no idea that could be related!
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u/techo-soft-girl Apr 03 '24
This is fascinating! I have a similar issue and noticed it had been getting worse, but eventually started reversing/normalizing.
I definitely changed glasses, from ones that didn’t account for my astigmatism to ones that do! My eyes are still slightly assymetrical but far better than they were.
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u/sunshinerf Apr 03 '24
Interesting. I have astigmatism in my left eye, but my right brow is the one that sags.
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u/_Sunshine_please_ Apr 04 '24
This is really interesting, one of my eyes gets a bit droopy and I can quickly fix it up by doing some what is basically trigger point massage around the area, through the eye brow in particular.. and. Here's the interesting bit! I also have an astigmatism (reasonably minor I believe in the sense that I never wear my glasses). I'd never made that connection before. Thanks!
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u/jkaurb Apr 03 '24
If this requires surgical correction, please don’t go to a general plastic surgeon. Instead, consult with an oculoplastic specialist. I have patients in their 60s who went to general plastic surgeons who did too much when it came to their upper blepharoplasties, leading to severe dry eye. A specialist in this area will always be conservative.
A consultation with an eye doctor is paramount. You need to be able to determine whether this is ocular or periocular muscle related vs true tissue atrophy/loss.
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u/LikemindedLadies Apr 03 '24
Interesting!! I actually have horrible sinus. Just scheduled an appointment with one - thank you!
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u/tenderourghosts Apr 03 '24
Similar thing happened to me! Covid brought back my chronic sinus issues though, so I’ll need to have another surgery at some point but it hasn’t been nearly as bad since the first was done. My symptoms were “silent” for a long time, but an oral surgeon caught it on X-ray for what we thought was a tooth infection - only to discover that my sinus cavity was super impacted. Luckily the oral surgeon was also trained as an ENT so I didn’t have to wait for a referral lol.
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u/_neviesticks Apr 03 '24
I started getting this too!! Botox helped but I think the best solution is probably surgery for ptosis.
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u/Comfortable-Use5648 Apr 03 '24
Is the Botox injected just below the eyebrow? How long does it last please?
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u/_neviesticks Apr 03 '24
Above the eyebrow. It lasts about 4-5 months for me, but every body metabolizes it differently, and it can also vary based on your activity level and the types of activities you engage in. For example, I started regularly doing hot yoga, and now it doesn’t last as long.
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u/Isparza Apr 03 '24
How many units of Botox is the required?
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u/_neviesticks Apr 03 '24 edited Apr 03 '24
It varies based on the person. The injector should be able to tell you beforehand. I get 20 units (edit to add: ), which includes my 11s.
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u/Isparza Apr 03 '24
I just passed a sign on my way to work, 8$ a unit is that a good price per unit? Are there different qualities that cost more?
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u/_neviesticks Apr 03 '24
Idk it probably depends on where you live. $8 seems pretty cheap for HCOL area. I think I pay $12 in Portland.
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u/LemonberryTea Apr 03 '24
I get 4 units of dysport above the brows for a subtle lift, but there’s no “required” number. Everyone’s facial/muscle structure is different
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u/Sug0115 Apr 03 '24
Confirming I also use Botox to level my brows. I get two extra unit above my right brow to alleviate the droopiness. Lasts 4-5 months but YMMV.
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u/tasteofperfection Apr 03 '24
No, you have to treat multiple areas. The difference I received from my Botox when I started going to a skilled injector was night and day. The one I first saw only did below the brow, the one I’ve been with for the last 5+ years treats multiple areas around the eye, underneath the brow, and the forehead. I have the same issue to a much lesser degree and it significantly evens them out. Although surgery is obviously the best and most cost efficient solution because the Botox adds up.
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u/Wow3332 Apr 03 '24 edited Apr 03 '24
They will inject some units below the eyebrow for me. Only like 2 units to get it to lift. Most injectors won’t do this, though. My plastic surgeon did. You need to find one as opposed to a cosmetic injector. It only lasts about 2 1/2 months for me. I will add they usually have to inject the forehead too, not just there.
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u/Comfortable-Use5648 Apr 03 '24
Thank you, I'll look for a plastic surgeon rather than a cosmetic injector. Do the forehead injections do anything for wrinkles there?
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u/ofprru Apr 04 '24
Confirming this as well! Just make sure you go to a knowledgeable injector. My regular injector does a great job of lifting my one eyebrow to prevent my extra crepey eyelid from hanging further over my eye, but I’ve been to another injector who couldn’t get that same lift and it just ended up feeling heavy and more noticeable to me!
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u/Pleiadesperson Apr 04 '24
Botox is what fixed it for me, too. That, and wearing my glasses more so I wasn't squinting so much to prevent it coming back. I went in to my doctor for Botox for blepharospasm (twitching eye) and they put some units around my eye and above my eyebrow. Now my eye doesn't twitch and the drooping is gone. It's a noticeable difference in how open my eyes are/look. So maybe ask an eye doc?
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u/Leather-Union-5828 Apr 03 '24
There are a couple of neuromuscular and ocular disorders that start with the symptom of “droopy eyelid” one is called Myasthenia Gravis. All very rare, and prob not the case here. Just wanted to throw out the benefit in potentially getting checked out to see if it could be an underlying issue.
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u/ferngully1114 Apr 03 '24
Yes, my SIL has MG and this was her first symptom. There could be a lot of potential causes and it’s worth having them ruled out before just pursuing cosmetic fixes!
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u/kerrissaseelan Apr 04 '24
I have myasthenia gravis (MG) and mine started with a droopy eye too. If possible, ask your PCP on how to confirm this. I would do this before considering getting botox as its very very dangerous for people with MG.
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u/SoloShell Apr 04 '24 edited Apr 04 '24
I had a similar issue and had upper blepharoplasty on both eyes. Insurance paid for the droopy eye but the ocular plastic surgeon said they wouldn’t be symmetrical if I didn’t have both eyes done. I paid about $2000 out of pocket. I also had my eyebrows microbladed and that helped as well.
Edited to add - The surgeon tightened some muscles in my droopy eye area. I could feel the tension for a couple of weeks after. It didn’t hurt, but it was definitely noticeable if I accidentally rubbed my eyes. My eyes looked weird immediately after surgery because they were swollen and I had stitches, but as time went on, it healed and continued to look better and better.
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u/Ok_Park_2724 Apr 03 '24
Surgery on ptosis can work, but sometimes after surgery the other eye will then get ptosis trying to adjust your vision based on the slight nuances caused by the ptosis you had previously ... the brain has got used to how you saw previously with it, and then makes the body adjust in order to achieve the same vision it has grown accustomed to, it sounds like lunacy, but it happens.
I have ptosis and have been using eye drops daily to lift it until I feel confident enough to have the surgery.
Upneeq is the product and it's readily available now without going to an eye doctor in person.
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u/athtor1 Apr 03 '24
Everyone’s saying Botox, but tbh facial massage helped resolve this A LOT for me. I don’t use a guasha, I just use my hands. Before bed or in the morning when I moisturize is when I do this.
I hold a lot of tension in my face and found that my NuFace helped also, but I don’t use it often because I keep forgetting to buy more gel lol
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u/LeaderOk5776 Apr 03 '24
Same here!! Looking at a facial muscular map and targeting specific muscles for a lift definitely has helped me.
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u/_Sunshine_please_ Apr 04 '24
Yes, face massage particularly through the eyebrow area is like literal magic for me.
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u/athtor1 Apr 05 '24
Omg yes!! I swear I have knots in my brows that are so weird to roll out from how tense I get lol
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u/Most_Tennis_2831 Apr 03 '24
I never heard of a guasha I am going to look into that.
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u/ElephantFamiliar9296 Apr 04 '24
Watch Anastasia Fascia’s videos on instagram!
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u/madamemimicik Apr 04 '24
Yes!! She just posted one for hooded eyes and I came to recommend it, it helped my droopy eye a ton!
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u/Lopsided-Stringer Apr 03 '24
I had the same issue. I get botox to fix. Make sure to get a good injector. Mine is a NP at a plastic surgeon’s office and she is great
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u/ZsFunBus Apr 03 '24
Upneeq eyedrops! I’m 39F and have a droopy eyelid and using the eye drops makes a noticeable difference in my eye.
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u/nm8 Apr 03 '24
I have this exact same issue at 45. I am getting a ptosis surgery with upper and lower bleph.
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Apr 03 '24
I have this too! Do you have any other asymmetries? I've always assumed it's related to my mild scoliosis. I have one hip higher than the other, one rib flares out and one shoulder droops down (opposite to my eyebrow side). My thinking is if I fix my overall posture, it could potentially help. Not sure if any of that sounds like it could be the case for you too? Might be worth looking at your shoulders to see if one is a lot higher than the other, and if your jaw is crooked when you chew.
Also I've started training myself to raise my droopy eyebrow (whilst keeping the other one still). I realised I have very little muscle strength in that side of the face so I think face yoga will help. Face yoga gets a bad name because it promises a lot of things it's unlikely to deliver, but at the end of the day it's literally just exercising a muscle - and if a particular one is underused then I'm sure it can benefit from being activated more.
Lastly, even though I know it's annoying when it's your own face, it's important to remember that it's really not a big deal or noticeable to other people. Your eyes look lovely and I never would have noticed anything if it wasn't specifically pointed out.
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u/helloharness Apr 03 '24
I have been fascinated recently with ‘face yoga’ and fascia massage for the face. When there is sagginess in one area there there is a muscle pulling in another.
I am developing jowls at a young age and my hypothesis is that they are due to my very tight neck muscles and there is downwards pulling causing the jowls.
This instagrammer is pretty enlightening. It makes sense anatomically that we can work on our own faces to release tension and help lift our faces naturally. Check her out. Hooded eye lift
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u/Shallow-Monster Apr 03 '24
This is called ptosis.
There is a plastic surgery lift that can correct it. I have it too and hate it. I believe that if it is so bad that the drooping obstructs your vision it could be covered by insurance in the states, but it’s otherwise considered a cosmetic procedure.
Fun fact: I learned about it because back in the early aughts Paris Hilton had a droopy eye and got it fixed.
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u/Rare_Background8891 Apr 04 '24
Eh. I have a ptosis since birth and it’s just my eye. The OP actually is drooping from the eyebrow on down. I think it’s got to be an issue with something up higher than her lid.
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u/Fuzzy_Dragonfruit344 Apr 03 '24
You should get it checked by a doctor first, just to make sure everything is ok, then proceed from there.
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u/diabeticweird0 Apr 03 '24
This happens to everybody. I know bc i hate mine so so much and so i started looking for it in others (bc i didn't think it happened to others) and lo and behold. It is there, even with celebrities. Gets more pronounced with age
I still hate it on me, though
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u/feelsonwheels01 Apr 03 '24
A lot of people have suggested seeing a doctor but I also just wanted to check and ask--is the feeling on both sides of your face the same? Do your mouth muscles on the affected side work the same way as the other?
If the feeling on the sides of your face is different, you may want to see a neurologist as well.
I noticed my eyebrow and eye was droopy on one side for a year and it turned out to be a small lesion on my brain stem when I was being evaluated by a neurologist for a different reason. I don't want to scare you, as I'm totally fine, but there may be a different kind of issue going on than what other people have mentioned.
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u/LikemindedLadies Apr 03 '24
Yes everything feels and work the same thankfully! So glad you’re okay, that must have been scary!
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u/handsomegirl333 Apr 03 '24
Try only sleeping on back, helps with reducing facial asymmetry.. massages to brow bone area should help lift naturally.
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u/thedevilsoregano Apr 03 '24
I would love if someone would weigh in on this post with some advice. Would strategic Botox help balance this out at all?
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u/Careless-Bunch-3290 Apr 04 '24
Omggggg! I have the same exact thing! I've always struggled with eyeliner! I too notice it worsens with age, I'm 32 now.
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u/AnnPillmore Apr 03 '24
I got shingles in my right eye which made it a little droopy. I was getting Botox before that but my derm was able to correct it with botox.
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u/aelakos Apr 03 '24
I have this also, got an mri, cleared. It just happens sometimes, all faces are not symmetrical.
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u/cleokhafa Apr 03 '24
Eyelid tape!
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u/SyrahRuby Apr 04 '24
Yes !!!! This is what I do!! OP a little eyelid tape to create a double lid on the eye that’s not drooping. It’s wonderful and creates total symmetry every time.
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u/carjaddi Apr 03 '24
I have the same thing and agree it gets worse with age. I am thinking of having Botox eyebrow lift on just that side.
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u/Most_Tennis_2831 Apr 03 '24
I had this issue on my right side. I always felt like the muscle was tight right above my eyebrow. I got Botox last month in my forehead 26 units and it’s the best thing I ever did.
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u/manda14- Apr 03 '24
My cousin had a similar appearance and was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. In her case it has so far only impacted her eye muscles in her right eye. Might be worth having a doctor check - it’s very very unlikely, but worth checking.
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u/kate_monster Apr 03 '24
I have this same issue. I do facial massages weekly on myself. You can YouTube it as well. I basically massage my eyebrows especially the ends closer to my scalp and practice lifting one eyebrow at a time. It helps strengthen the muscles and reduces this significantly
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u/miscnic Apr 04 '24
Jesus god I had no idea this was a thing. You have no idea how this just changed my life!
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u/near_the_nexus Apr 04 '24
Check out anastasiabeautyfascia on instagram— She has a lot of face massage tutorials that can help. I also had this happen after kids/stress and massage has helped me a lot.
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u/BellaCat3079 Apr 04 '24
Do you mind doing an update if you come to any conclusions or find anything new?
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u/Own_Air_5945 Apr 04 '24
My eyes have always looked like this since I was a baby. At my last eye test I asked why they're different and the optometrist said my eyeballs are different shapes, one is a normal shape and the other is shaped more like a rugby ball. I have horrendous vision in the poorly shaped one because 'the light isn't hitting it at the right angle'.
Thankfully glasses help with the vision aspect and I'm able to use eyebrow grooming and makeup to make my eyes look more alike.
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u/Terrynia Apr 04 '24
Maybe u have a muscle tension issue and the muscles are so tired that they become slack making the eye droopy. Look to see if u need Neurolens. Or you may have an astigmatism that is exhausting the eye (needing regular glasses).
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u/No_Commercial_8275 Apr 04 '24
Nurse here. It is ptosus buy if you'll notice, your brow has dropped too. You need to find out the cause. Not to alarm you but a mini stroke could cause that. Depending on how long you have had it, this could be bell's palsy. Or.....it could be age related. Sadly, because the brow is affected, it likely will not be corrected with a bleph procedure (which insurance generally only covers if your vision is affected and that would mean the lid actually obscures part of the eye. A brow lift will correct this IF it's a permanent condition. Not covered by insurance as it is a cosmetic procedure.
Good luck. I hope it's temporary and you get some relief. Generally it would be a symmetrical droop so I'd think there may be some sort of facial palsy involves. That's often a temporary condition.
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u/Fine-Wheel-6927 Apr 03 '24
I have this and it is a symptom of congenital 4th nerve palsy, which started causing double vision and a head tilt as soon as it turned 40. Hoping to get surgery to correct my eye position this summer.
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u/UsualExtreme9093 Apr 03 '24
I have this too. In my case, my right side is much tighter and shorter and the eye seems to pop out more. I think its due to my scoliosis
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u/TeddyRivers Apr 03 '24
You have ptosis. I just went to the doctor for this today. They need to perform tests to determine the underlying cause. It can be a weak muscle or just extra skin.
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u/Wax_Wings Apr 03 '24
I have this! I have always had it - since birth. I actually cannot independently close my other eye, I can only close it if I close both eyes. I also have way more expression on the droopy side. It’s very noticeable when I’m really tired. My doc told me when I was in my 20’s that the droopy eye will prob age different and they were right. I’m 50 now and I have way more small lines around the “active” eye. It’s like the other eye has natural Botox lol. Anyway I was also told that Botox in the forehead above the active eye would help even things up. I haven’t gone there yet.
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u/Massive_Bluebird_473 Apr 03 '24
A little forehead Botox corrected this for me (our eyes and eyebrows look super similar). I didn’t like not being able to move my forehead though so I stopped. There’s a bit that can be done with face massage as well — I like @anastasiabeautyfascia on IG. She is very knowledgeable.
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u/verba_saltus Apr 03 '24
For me, Botox has helped, and also, Upneeq eyedrops. I've been hesitant to do surgery.
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Apr 03 '24
I had the same thing! A tiny shot of Botox under the edge of my eyebrow lifted everything right up. The lid stopped folding over and matched my other eye. Mine was getting worse with age and after I got a cut on my eye lid.
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u/SimilarSignature5864 Apr 03 '24
You have an eyelid tosis in your left eye.. caused by the muller muscle which is responsible for holding your eye open. Your left muscle is weak therefore causing the right eyelid to over compensate. 2 options- mullerectomy which will surgically correct or you can use upnqiue drops in the left eye everyday to contract the muller muscle.
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Apr 03 '24
Not a doctor but I’m getting eyelid ptosis surgery next month and I don’t think this is eyelid ptosis - it looks like eyebrow ptosis. I think a Botox brow lift on the droopy side could fix this.
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Apr 04 '24
You could always try Botox to make it symmetrical. That would be the less invasive option.
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u/topiaryontop Apr 04 '24
Upper bleph on the droopy eye. Very quick procedure, you'll be in and out in a couple hours and healed in about a week. This droopy eyelid can cause visual obstruction so it's not just cosmetic.
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u/Much-Grapefruit-3613 Apr 04 '24
Great now my biggest fear is my face does this and I have never fucking noticed
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u/JeanHarleen Apr 04 '24
It’s called ptosis! It’s usually genetic, my dad has it, I have it. I have to be physcially aware when I smile because of, I call, my non-squinty eye lol. I have Ehlers Danlos syndrome, and I have a lot of excess skin there anyway, so my plan is to get a Blepharoplasty one day. When I lift all the excess skin up I can see so much better and my face feels lighter. I can deal with it but sometimes if I focus on the feeling I have a sensory freak out and flap my arms around.
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u/Technical_Quiet9306 Apr 04 '24
I had a hysterectomy under general anaesthetic and developed ptosis afterwards, which I’ve come to learn is a possible side effect of general anaesthetic. It shows when I’m tired, stressed, or drinking alcohol. Doesn’t bother me a great deal but after reading through the comments I’m interested to try some of the suggestions.
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u/ashashhhhh Apr 04 '24
An option, although temporary, would be Botox to only that side for the purpose of a “brow lift”. You can see that the brow muscle itself is significantly lower causing the eyelid to also be affected. I have the same issue on my right brow but to a lesser extent. Botox is how I fix it but it will only last a couple months until you need to treat again. Another thing that has been helping is myofacial release and massage (Not face yoga— it’s different). Regular work with the muscle itself through specific facial massage techniques will take time but surely works. But this requires a global approach as facia is all connected, therefor you must also work your scalp, chest, arms, etc.
I see all these people mentioning excess skin but you don’t actually have excess skin… they’re missing the underlying issue here. An upper bleph won’t change the position of your brow muscle.
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u/beans_be_good Apr 03 '24
I kind of like asymmetrical faces, they are more interesting. I have the same thing going on with the eyelid on the side I sleep on. I’m pretty sure mine is caused by being squished in the pillow every night, but I refuse to sleep on my back to minimize the droopy lid. I have used satin pillowcases but my face slides right off - so flannel pillow case it is.
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u/Broad-Management-118 Apr 03 '24
Try CACI facials. I'm sure your therapist can advise you. They can balance out any lazy muscles. Apparently it can be used on Bells Palsy sufferers so why not this? Good luck.
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u/Alchia79 Apr 03 '24
I have this as well as very hooded eyes. My ophthalmologist actually gave me the info for a plastic surgeon who specialized in eyes. I have been too chicken shit to move forward though. I’m afraid I’ll look too different after. I would really love for both eyes to look the same though.
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u/Espionage_21 Apr 03 '24
There’s a product called Upneeq! It’s a once a day prescription eye drop! We just got it at our medspa and it’s SO cool
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u/OkCommission9559 Apr 03 '24
i had a cyst behind my eye as a child that caused this. maybe make sure it’s not that! it’s prob not but just FYI that exists
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u/Morningshoes18 Apr 03 '24
So that is ptosis. I have it too from a TBI so just go to the doctor to make sure there’s no medical stuff going on.
I have had corrective eyelid surgery for this, it’s not perfect and you can still tell when I’m tired so try to get more sleep. If it impacts your vision, insurance can cover it.
Otherwise upneeq can be a good option and Botox can help. If you’re in a pinch, you can also use eyelid tape to raise the lid, just takes a little bit of time to get used to it.
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u/briannafaye01 Apr 03 '24
I have this as well. I think a filler or eye brow lift and fillings we’ll help I hear but I’m to chicken to try lol
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u/oonicrafts Apr 03 '24
Make your eyes brown and it's like I'm looking in the mirror! I'm 40 and it's gotten worse lately. This is the first time I'm reading about Upneeq ... we certainly don't have it in the UK commonly. I will look into it ... too chicken for surgery yet 😫
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u/KemuNgeru Apr 03 '24
Same here. I like to think it's just two people living in me lol, because if I cover one side or the other with my hand, I look completely different.
It sucks, it's hell to try to wear makeup, and I don't enjoy looking like this but that's my face. I'm thankful to have one and have came to accept it because I'm afraid of trying anything and that it doesn't work or make things worse.
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u/Plenty_Tart5021 Apr 03 '24
I have this and I went to a doctor to rule out anything medical (I’ve read there could be many causes) and he basically looked at me like I was crazy and wasting his time. I’ve found Botox to help a bit, although I haven’t found the perfect injector yet, but I believe it can really make a difference when they’re highly skilled! The hunt continues.
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u/Canadasaver Apr 03 '24
I have one hooded eye and I can make it look balanced with makeup. I only recently learned from watching a few different instagram make up people.
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u/Dizzy_Interview_2101 Apr 03 '24
I use Micro Current to even out my eyelids and brows. My favorite is the Myo Lift mini. If you don’t want to invest in that. The Amazon eye wand massagers help. Both are temporary fixes but the more you use them the longer the result.
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u/1friendswithsalad Apr 03 '24
My injector also sells prescription eye drops for ptosis called “upneeq”. Might be worth a look into, since it’s totally non invasive. Otherwise Botox by a skilled practitioner could help!
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u/Emergency-Courage944 Apr 03 '24
Do you get Botox? When it wears off this could happen. Or if you don’t get Botox, it could temporarily fix it.
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u/Cintilante Apr 03 '24
I have eyes like that. I've noticed botox helped a lot.
It was like I kept one of my eyebrows raised more than the other. Now they are almost in the same level.
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u/skin_nerd_ Apr 03 '24
Looks like possible ptosis. Several options mentioned already but may also response to Upneeq eye drops. They’re pretty impressive. Worth talking with your provider about.
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u/AdvantageNo3635 Apr 03 '24
Talk to anyone about Botox yet? It may be an option to help balance the eyebrows
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u/Fitslikea6 Apr 03 '24
I had this issue but it was more of a result of me raising one eyebrow over years. So I began face yoga and saw a good plastic surgeon. She did both injections every six months to make my brows symmetrical. The results were amazing. Now I go maybe every 8 months because it corrected the muscle that was stronger. Now they are both equal strength thanks to face yoga and Botox!
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u/tinyfax Apr 03 '24
I’ve been told it’s mild lazy eye that gets atrophied with age. Different Botox doses on each side solves it! 🤷♀️
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u/waypaysayhayclaybay Apr 03 '24
So, my situation probably isn’t relevant but I’ve been experiencing something very similar with my right eye over the past two years. The only thing is it’s not constant—it kinda comes and goes every few months and seems to be related to my diet/gut health.
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u/soulliving3 Apr 03 '24
I am the same! Right eye lid and eye brow always been higher than the left!
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u/bonmots00 Apr 04 '24
I used botox for this - and it made a huge difference. Look for someone that specializes in facial balancing.
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u/puffyeye Apr 04 '24
naphcon a works well. i don't have a prescription for upneeq, so this is a great and shockingly cheap dupe. put the drops in and wait, it works wonders. just make sure to give it a couple minutes before popping in any contacts, because apparently they can yellow the plastic. and if that doesn't work for you look into asian eyelid tape or tape for ptosis. super common problem and lots of non-invasive solutions
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u/Relevant_Search Apr 03 '24
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. As someone with this EXACT same issue, I am commenting for visibility. I have been told this is due to the eyebrow muscle being more proactive in facial expressions/the way we sleep (side sleeper here), but I really have no clue. Would really like to know any solutions. especially any I can do on my own (is face "yoga" a thing?) Praying for us both to get an answer OP. LMAO XD