Please only focus your answers to the specific questions that I ask. Me: 24y Asian Male. no Graves'. 1.5mm proptosis and as a result, lagophthalmos, on left eye due to trauma. CT Scan normal. 1. What decides if patient is eligible for FROD, thus avoiding BROD? 2. Rate of diplopia for FROD? 3. Generally, how many ml of fat would you remove to achieve 1.5mm reduction?. 4. How many ml of fat are in MY orbit? 5. Suppose surgery is a success, would life return to 100% normal? Please answer precisely.
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January 31, 2020
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A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
A photo or examination is needed for better assessment. Raising eyelid creases are generally possible, unlike the opposite. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaulation.
Steffy
To be absolutely on point with you, much more detail would need to be known about your particular situation. If all three ptosis were performed by the same surgeon, I think it might be time for a second opinion. I think you have waited long enough since the last surgery....
The only way to get rid of hooded excess skin is to remove a conservative amount of the skin. This is a surgery known as a blepharoplasty. Eyelid exercises will be of no benefit.