Clearwater Eyelid Surgery doctors
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Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
6025 4th St N, St. Petersburg |
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63 answers |
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Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
607 South Magnolia Avenue , Tampa |
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24 answers |
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David L. Mobley, MD
Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
2255 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota |
4 answers | |
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Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
307 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa |
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1 answer |
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Eleanor J. Barone, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
3715 W. Azeele St., Tampa |
Recent Answers
I got a blepharoplasty three weeks ago and one of my lower eyelids is drooping. I am 58 yrs old and in good health. I am putting ointment in my eye and taping it into place every night and massaging it several times per day. After the first week, the eyelid came up a bit but no progress has been made in the last two weeks. My surgeon says she can put a stitch in the corner of my eye to pull the lid up if it does not improve. Is this the best way to fix it? How long should i wait?
I would urge a very conservative action at this time. Continue with your massaging and eyedrops as often as you can. Time will definitely lead to a better result for you. At the moment I think further surgery performed too soon to the time of your original surgery may creats even more swelling to the lower eyelid. I can't discount the possibility for the need for further surgery, but without examinig you it is hard to give you serious recommendations. Always follow the advice of your Plastic Surgeon or Oculoplastic Surgeon.
Good luck to you.
Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon
I got a blepharoplasty three weeks ago and one of my lower eyelids is drooping. I am 58 yrs old and in good health. I am putting ointment in my eye and taping it into place every night and massaging it several times per day. After the first week, the eyelid came up a bit but no progress has been made in the last two weeks. My surgeon says she can put a stitch in the corner of my eye to pull the lid up if it does not improve. Is this the best way to fix it? How long should i wait?
You will get different answers from different folks on this forum. It is easily in your best interest to wait at least 6 months before seeking a revision as in all likelihood the lid will come up without need for additional surgery. Meanwhile, RELAX and massage the lid as others have suggested. Good luck!
Over the last few months, I've developed this odd drooping on my left eyelid, and a fold in my right. This seems to be most prominent in the evenings, and looks better when I'm well rested. I'm in my early 20's and can tell that this is quite a recent development. Not sure if it's relevant, but I have also started getting bad double and blurry vision and muscle weakness. What is wrong with my eyes? Is this ptosis? How can it be fixed? Thanks very much.
It appears that you have an acquired ptosis of the right upper lid. This is somewhat unusual in your age group and, coupled with the double vision symptoms, do make one consider the possibility of a neurologic etiology. Yes, the ptosis can be fixed once a neurologic disorder is excluded.. Consider consulting a member of ASOPRS or a neuro-ophthalmologist for further evaluation.
