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Ptosis Repair, Need Opinions?

asked 11 months ago by jospang2
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Tags: upper eyelids, female, ptosis, revision, second opinion

Hi everyone, I need some advice, I experienced enlargement of my left upper eyelid. Its my 8th week now from my last ptosis correction. I am worried and I would like to seek for further consultation or 2nd opinions on my condition. If I were to go for 3rd/4th attempt on ptosis revision surgery. Please advice me should I consult oculoplastic or plastic surgeon specialised in eye for proper treatment and diagnosis? Thank you for your valuable advice.

1 answer to Ptosis Repair, Need Opinions?

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You are 8 weeks form the second revision.

If these first two surgeries were performed by the same surgeon, please do not let this person perform more surgery on you. It appears that you are worse after the last procedure. Additional consultations are highly appropriate. It is not clear were you live. However, you might consider coming to Los Angeles. I would be happy to see you as a patient and I would recommend that while you are here you see one or two other oculoplastic surgeons to get a range of... more

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