Droopy Lower Eyelids
When the lower lids droop away from the eye, it is a condition called ectropion. There are many possible causes for ectropion, including Bell’s palsy, a subcutaneous cyst, skin irritation, or simple aging. As we get older, we produce less collagen and elastin. These are the building blocks of healthy skin. When the support structures of the skin begin to falter, it creates saggy pockets and wrinkles. Hence, aging can cause the lower eyelids to droop.
Outdated methods of blepharoplasty have also left patients with droopy lower lids.[1] If you received dissatisfactory results from another clinic’s surgical techniques, we can correct it. Dr. Kim takes a holistic approach to eye beauty. When he contours the eyelid, he takes every facet of its aesthetics into account. Dr. Kim does not merely remove fat or excess skin around the eye; he shapes the overall look of the face.
Droopy Upper Eyelids
Blepharoptosis is a muscular disorder in which the upper eyelids are too weak to fully support their own weight. Most eyelids only hang down one to two millimeters from the top of the cornea. People with blepharoptosis, however, have upper lids that droop even further, often impeding their vision.[2] When the upper eyelids contain excess skin, this is a condition called dermatochalasis. The symptoms of dermatochalasis are often similar to blepharoptosis, causing the upper eyelids to block one’s vision. Dr. Kim can correct either condition with precision, care, and diligence.
If you are struggling with droopy eyelids, Dream Medical Group is here to help. Schedule a consultation at our Los Angeles office and tell us how we can help alleviate your cosmetic frustrations and/or health concerns.
