Third eyelid surgery to correct ptosis?

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6 answers to “Third eyelid surgery to correct ptosis?”

A: Ptosis correction

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, ptosis can occur at any time during a lifetime due to a muscle weakness on the upper lid. The affected eyelid will be partially closed, and cutting across the black pupil part of the eye, creating visual loss and a sleepy-looking appearance. The ptosis correction can be performed from the inside of the... more

A: You will need ptosis repair for drooping eyelid

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

The incision for your stye most likely damaged the levator tendon which opens and maintains the upper eyelid position. You will likely need a ptosis repair. You need to see a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in eyelid surgey or an ophthamologist whpo has fellowship training in occuloplastic... more

A: What you need is a good eye plastic surgeon

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Dear Cinny You need to find a highly qualified oculoplastic surgeon. This should be someone with a national reputation and the willingness to analyze precisely what is going on with your eyelid positions. The fact that you have already had three eyelid surgeries means that much of the eyelid anatomy has... more

A: Third eyelid surgery for ptosis correction

By Ricardo Rodriguez, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

First of all, even though I am a Plastic Surgeon and have done many ptosis repairs, I would refer you to an oculoplastic surgeon. The reason is that after 3 surgeries, one of which was for a stye, so I presume there may be a lot of scarring. Having said that, I want to forewarn you that perfect symmetry is an... more

A: Ptosis repair?

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You should be evaluated by a qualified surgeon that performs eyelid surgery( plastic surgeon, oculoplastic, or facial plastic surgeon). If you have ptosis , it is commonly a fairly straightforward procedure that will lift your eyelid to the upper portion of your limbus( the colored portion of your eye).

A: Find a good oculoplastic surgeon.

By David C. Pearson, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Some of the best people to evaluate and potentially correct this problem are oculoplastic surgeons. These are surgeons who trained in ophthalmology (eyes) and then did additional fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery. As a facial plastic surgeon, I frequently refer patients to my oculoplastics colleagues... more