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Correct One-sided Ptosis - What Can Be Done?

asked 1 year ago by Nailisarb in Brazil
Latest answer by Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD
Question viewed 519 times
Tags: female, ptosis

13 yrs ago an eyesurgeon overcorrected left eyelid on my pushed out eye (thyroid disease). It looked ugly, but it didnt hurt anymore and I could sleep again after 2 yrs of "bandaiding" it shut. Now its getting worse: my eye pulled back a bit and I'm getting older. I wonder what can be done? What kind of surgeon can help me re-correct the ptosis, if it's at all possible. I know he separated a muscle from where it was fastened. I'm scared my vision will suffer eventually.

6 answers to Correct One-sided Ptosis - What Can Be Done?

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Repairing unilateral ptosis-done all the time.

Dear Nailisarb You need an oculoplastic surgeon.  Repairing your left upper eyelid ptosis may be a little more complicated if it has been previously been operated on.  I would recommend an ASOPRS trained oculoplastic surgeon.  I believe that there are several in Brazil.  If you are having any trouble finding such an individual, email me directly at my website using a contact form and I will help you identify someone in Brazil with the right qualifications.... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Unilateral Ptosis Demands Expert Treatment

Ptosis surgery is, in my opinion, one of the most demanding procedures! In order to get symmetric eye opening, with the same degree of opening on each side, and the same eyelid arch on each side, you need a surgeon with tremendous, ongoing experience. Although my specialty is facial surgery, I still refer all ptosis to oculoplastic surgeons - and I recommend you seek out the same.  
Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD

Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.nayakplasticsurgery.com

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Correct One-sided Ptosis

You can be corrected again even better than the first time. seek evaluation with a specialist in ptosis. You may even have to travel from Brazil. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid ptosis

The operation to correct ptosis really depends upon the amount of ptosis you have and the degree of levator function.  This can certainly be improved.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting Sagging Upper Lid in Brazil

Regarding:"Correct One-sided Ptosis - What Can Be Done? 13 yrs ago an eyesurgeon overcorrected left eyelid on my pushed out eye (thyroid disease). It looked ugly, but it didnt hurt anymore and I could sleep again after 2 yrs of "bandaiding" it shut. Now its getting worse: my eye pulled back a bit and I'm getting older. I wonder what can be done? What kind of surgeon can help me re-correct the ptosis, if it's at all possible. I know he separated a muscle from... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Unilateral ptosis is commonly treated

Unilateral ptosis repair is a common procedure.Also ptosis repair after treatment for thyroid eye disease can be very effective.I generally use an external approach but I know that other surgeons prefer an internal. You should have a consultation and should do well.
J. Timothy Heffernan, MD

Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

drtimheffernan.com

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