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Can Ptosis Repair Turn into Dermatochalasis Problem?

asked 1 year ago by Mas_1978 in Karachi
Latest answer by Jeffrey Schiller, MD
Question viewed 217 times
Tags: ptosis, repair

Hi Doctors My left eye Ptosis(2mm) Surgery occured 3 moths ago with levator resection But since then what i have noticed that the height of the eyelid before and after surgery is same but with one differnce that now i also have eyelid problem( i can't figure out is it swelling or excess skin that has come out). i have not even noticed gradual lift of eyelid so i am very frustrated. please doctors by lookin at my picture tell me that whether i have developed extra skin problem, swelling or what?

4 answers to Can Ptosis Repair Turn into Dermatochalasis Problem?

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Crease may be asymmetric

It looks like the crease (where the eyelid folds in) is a tiny bit higher on your left. Although we attempt to make the crease symmetric after ptosis surgery, it is not 100%. I think you have a good result, and with time the symmetry may improve. Give it a few more months.
Jeffrey Schiller, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.beautifuleyes.com

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Ptosis

From the photos it appears that you may have some residual swelling of the lids - not extra skin.  Your eyelid height is low but may improve as the swelling improves.  If it does not, you should seek consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon.
Keshini Parbhu, MD

Orlando Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.orlandoeyeopener.com

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Eyelid Ptosis Repair

Thank you for the question. If you are three months after eyelid ptosis repair, to raise a droopy upper eyelid that was blocking your pupil, there should be some improvement in the ptosis. The best way to check to see if there was improvement is to compare pictures from before and after the surgery. It is important that the view, lighting, expressions, etc., all be similar. It is sometimes difficult to see the difference if you are checking every day. If you still have frank ptosis,... more
Joseph Mele, MD

Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid ptosis

It appears from your photo that you still have eyelid ptosis, without significant dermatochalasis (extra skin).  You should consult an oculoplastic surgeon. Dr Taban
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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