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Ptosis AFTER Blepharoplasty

asked 1 year ago by Veronica2010 in New York, NY
Latest answer by Lawrence Tong, MD
Question viewed 258 times
Tags: lower eyelids, ptosis

Had lower Blepharoplasty on both eyes two weeks ago&Rhinoplasty.I realize that swelling and final contouring of the nose will take many months.But,1)On the left eye,I have Ptosis now¬ice slight vision impairment since the lower eyelid on my left eye is "tucked"up too much and covering part of my pupil,though minimal,still noticeable!Pre-op I did NOT have Ptosis.Even my right eye is not as big as b4.2)My nose is now bent to the left(was not b4)and the tip still bulbous.Please help:(

3 answers to Ptosis AFTER Blepharoplasty

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Give your body a chance to heal some more before making a judgement

Dear Veronica2010, Concerns very similar to the ones you are voicing are common at this point it time. Keep in mind that at two weeks, you are still very early in the healing phase. There will still be many changes that occur to your lids and nose as time goes on. Swelling, bruising, and tearing of the eyes will all contribute to your concerns at this point. After these changes subside, it will be easier to evaluate your situation. The lids will take another month or so to be... more
Lawrence Tong, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Post-op results

What you are describing I do not believe sounds like ptosis. Ptosis is drooping of the upper lid and not the lower lid being pulled up.  As for the nose, it may be swelling.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Ptosis after Blepharoplasty

Dear Veronica, I am sorry to hear you are having some concerns at this point.  It is certainly not unusual to have some swelling of both the eyelids and the nose at this point of your recovery.  The eyes will likely have the swelling resolve first and the nose will likely take a year before you know the final result, especially of the nasal tip.  However, if the nose is deviated to the left already, you may need a revision down the road.  For the nose, I... more
P. Daniel Ward, MD

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

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