Hi Doctors, I've droopy eyelids since 1.5 yrs with right eye more droopy than left. Myasthenia Gravis has been ruled out by performing all the relevant tests(Neostigmine, RNS, SFEMG, Anti AChR). I've fluctuating thyroid levels(hypothyroidism). I've been diagnosed with Chronic Progressive External Opthalmoplegia. I've attached my photos. Which surgery is the best recommended for me? Frontalis sling or the other ones?? Who is the best specialist surgeon to perform the same in India?? Thanks.
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January 15, 2014
Answer: There are lots of issues involved with this type of ptosis correction.
Scleral show, or rounding / pulling downward of the lower eyelids, sometimes is associated with lower eyelid procedures. Minor scleral show will usually go away as swelling subsides. I recommend massaging upwards and to the side several times a day. Some doctors recommend...
As a cosmetic oculofacial plastic surgeon and boarded with
facial cosmetic surgery, I have been doing a lot of facial procedures and I
also have a lot of experience with the tear trough area. The hollowing at the
tear trough area is due to skin that is very thin. There was a time in my 20
years...
While it is commonly used and it does accelerate the reduction in swelling, it is not always necessary. It is generally safe but like any drug, it does have side effect. You physician and pharmacist should discuss these issues with you. The medrol dose pack is a short course of...