I had eyelid surgery to correct ptosis on my left eyelid 3 weeks ago. I know there will be swelling in the left eyelid, but I'm starting to notice the other eyelid (my right eye) feels like it's drooping now. I've read you can have ptosis in both eyes and not know it until after surgery. Based on the photos provided do you think this is the case, or do I simply need more time for the operated eyelid to "fall"?
Answer: Left eye is slightly over-corrected So as some surgeons have explained in response to your post, your right eyelid hasn't become more droopy. This is a case of a slight over-correction on your operated left eyelid. This is a common possible risk associated with ptosis surgery, and its not unusual for ptosis surgery to require revision (about 20% of the time).Your surgeon would definitely want to see you back soon to recommend surgeon techniques (massage/eyelid stretch) in hopes of lowering the left eyelid by 0.5 to 1 mm. If the more conservative approach is ineffective, a minor revision surgery may be required.Follow up with your surgeon soonBest regards
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Left eye is slightly over-corrected So as some surgeons have explained in response to your post, your right eyelid hasn't become more droopy. This is a case of a slight over-correction on your operated left eyelid. This is a common possible risk associated with ptosis surgery, and its not unusual for ptosis surgery to require revision (about 20% of the time).Your surgeon would definitely want to see you back soon to recommend surgeon techniques (massage/eyelid stretch) in hopes of lowering the left eyelid by 0.5 to 1 mm. If the more conservative approach is ineffective, a minor revision surgery may be required.Follow up with your surgeon soonBest regards
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Answer: Ptosis after contralateral ptosis repair Thank you for sharing your question. It is not unusual for the non-operated eye to develop ptosis after the first eye is operated on. In your cases the surgical eye looks slightly higher than appropriate. It may improve, but make a consultation with your surgeon for post-op evaluation. Good luck.
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Answer: Ptosis after contralateral ptosis repair Thank you for sharing your question. It is not unusual for the non-operated eye to develop ptosis after the first eye is operated on. In your cases the surgical eye looks slightly higher than appropriate. It may improve, but make a consultation with your surgeon for post-op evaluation. Good luck.
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Answer: Hering's Reflex Hello Azinkan,Initially when I read your comment, I thought this would likely be a case of Hering's Reflex. I reviewed your pictures carefully and it does appear the left eyelid is slightly over-corrected, which may give the appearance or the feeling the right eyelid is now ptotic. But looking at your pictures carefully, assuming you are not using accessory muscles - like your frontalis/forehead, the right eyelid seems to open slightly more than the before-picture. I don't think this is a case of Hering's Reflex, but slightly overcorrection of the left eyelid ptosis. In general, you should get some relaxation of the ptosis repair of the levator muscle over time. I think your surgeon did a nice job! Let your surgeon know your feelings and good luck!
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Answer: Hering's Reflex Hello Azinkan,Initially when I read your comment, I thought this would likely be a case of Hering's Reflex. I reviewed your pictures carefully and it does appear the left eyelid is slightly over-corrected, which may give the appearance or the feeling the right eyelid is now ptotic. But looking at your pictures carefully, assuming you are not using accessory muscles - like your frontalis/forehead, the right eyelid seems to open slightly more than the before-picture. I don't think this is a case of Hering's Reflex, but slightly overcorrection of the left eyelid ptosis. In general, you should get some relaxation of the ptosis repair of the levator muscle over time. I think your surgeon did a nice job! Let your surgeon know your feelings and good luck!
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Answer: Your left upper eyelid is over corrected. You need to see your surgeon immediately. This is best addressed early. Massage can be used to effectively stretch the upper eyelid. There are very few situations where this won't correct the position of the left upper eyelid. I suspect that if this is successfully done, the two lids will look about right. Do not accept being told that time will resolve this issue. It will not correct with time. It needs active management.
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Answer: Your left upper eyelid is over corrected. You need to see your surgeon immediately. This is best addressed early. Massage can be used to effectively stretch the upper eyelid. There are very few situations where this won't correct the position of the left upper eyelid. I suspect that if this is successfully done, the two lids will look about right. Do not accept being told that time will resolve this issue. It will not correct with time. It needs active management.
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Answer: Ptosis There is something called Herring's law which means that sometimes when you lift the lower lid, the other side may fall. In your case, it is actually more that you are a little overcorrected on the left. Your lid is too high, so the right looks lower. Talk to your surgeon, but I would have you massage it down. As the lid comes down, the right one will actually lift a little and be more symmetric.
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Answer: Ptosis There is something called Herring's law which means that sometimes when you lift the lower lid, the other side may fall. In your case, it is actually more that you are a little overcorrected on the left. Your lid is too high, so the right looks lower. Talk to your surgeon, but I would have you massage it down. As the lid comes down, the right one will actually lift a little and be more symmetric.
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