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Persistent Ptosis Repair Swelling (Almost 7 Months)

asked 1 year ago by Abbasi in FB Area
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Question viewed 226 times
Tags: male, ptosis, swelling

I had levator resection for 2 mm congenital ptosis(left eye) six months ago but still no lift in eyelid height, instead swelling continues to this day, i don't know is it swelling or not because i just see extra skin over my eye lid. My surgeon told me earlier that it's swelling and wait for six months now as it has been more than six months so he is suggesting me surgery but this time he says to perform surgery awake for correct symmetry & lift with right eye. Please advise me on awake surgery

1 answer to Persistent Ptosis Repair Swelling (Almost 7 Months)

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If feasible, I would find a new surgeon.

While it is very common to need revisional surgery for upper eyelid ptosis, you first surgery was not performed correctly.  In adults, this amount of ptosis should be corrected while you are awake to that the effects of surgery can be judged during the procedure.  This is not done for congenital ptosis is infants and young children who have their surgery under general anesthesia, because, well, no 2 year old will cooperate with this type of surgery.  For these situations, a... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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