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Ptosis Repair - Over Corrected?
Hello. I am a female in early 50's and had right eye ptosis repair a week ago(no blepharoplasty). The eyelid is still swollen and reddened which...
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At What Point Does Insurance Generally Pay for Eyelid Ptosis Repair?
My lid just keeps on drooping. Already did standard upper and lower bleph surgery (w/ Kaiser), which helped for a couple of years. There is a clear...
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Best Specialist for Ptosis Repair?
Hi doctors. I suspect I have a ptosis because I find my eyelids constantly straining to stay open (similar to constant stretching of a muscle) and...
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Is Skin Removed During Ptosis Repair?
In a levator approach/resection (ptosis repairs) is any skin removed? or none at all
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How Can I Correct a Bad Ptosis Repair?
Hi, I am an Asian, age 32. My ptosis repair is really bad, I became worst from my last procedure. Any comments, what might have gone wrong and do i...
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Muscle Damage Due to Blepharoplasty - Can It Be Repaired?
I have a permanent frowning after upper and lower blepharoplasty 11 months ago. I am very concerned about muscle damage. How can this be repaired? I...
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Eyelid Weakness After Ptosis Repair?
Should I expect some temporary eyelid weakness after ptosis repair? Should I expect to "feel" that my eyelid muscle is stronger after...
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Method of Ptosis Repair - Connecting to Eyebrow?
In a ptosis correction, can the levator eyelid muscle be attached to the eyebrow muscle? which eyebrow muscle is connected to the levator? (such as...
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Combining Ptosis Repair w/ Other Procedures?
I Am Having Prosis Repair Soon. What Cosmetic Procedures Can Be Done at the Same Time?
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