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I am hoping someone else out there found a skilled...

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I am hoping someone else out there found a skilled oculoplastic surgeon who corrected the same problem I have. The cosmetic surgeon I went to did an upper lid blepharoplasty and destroyed my eye shape, which was a large almond shape by removing TOO MUCH SKIN AND MUSCLE from my upper lids. One eye is so bad I cant close it. My eyes are uneven, with saggy corners and smaller eyelids,


Has anyone had success with an oculoplastic surgeon for correction of the same problem?


I would appreciate your experience and recommendation

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November 1, 2012
so sorry you had complications.  have you sought out any facial reconstruction specialists/plastic surgeons?  My facial plastic surgeon does a lot of rhino and bleph revisions, ppl come to him for revisions a lot bc he specifically is a facial specialist. 
November 3, 2012
Thank you for responding. Geez Loueez- Who haven't I gone to?:) Many facial surgeons, who only suggest oculoplastic ps now. I went to one, who was optimistic about fixing, but I can't find much info about him. I went for a 2nd opinion to another oculoplastic ps, who should have just given me his scalpel and said 'Here- slice your wrists'. His opinion was that I will be deformed for life...... The initial surgeon who did the work is a certified facial plastic surgeon. He showed me fantastic photos of blephs that he did. I was impressed, but there was a small part of me that wondered because I didn't see any patients with large lids like mine. They are all small lids with overhangs.....and so it went- he screwed up my eyes
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December 7, 2012
I would not give up if I were you in trying to find the right doctor who is supportive and optimistic for you and can tell you what they can do to improve your results even if it is not "fixing it entirely". I hope things get better for you!
January 28, 2013
Do you have any legal recourse? I am experiencing the same type of problem but have been hopeful my one eye will recover. GamGam
November 1, 2012
I had the same experience, but am able to close my eyes. As I said in my review of my (horrible) surgeon (he doesn't even deserve the title), I have used fillers to disguise the hollowness but now need a revision for scars and sagging outer corners. I'll also likely need fat transfer to replace what was taken out. Do you have photos you can post? I'm not sure which doctor I'll be using, but it will probably be the facelift doctor I'll be seeing in NYC. Very expensive but great reputation and amazing work, at least on facelifts. How long has it been since your surgery?
November 3, 2012
Hi Thank you for responding. Surgery was 5 months ago. I took videos and can take some photos. Been massaging, drops, ointment, tape at night at times, and there has been some improvement. I can close the eye if I really force it, but the eye is weak, and I can definitely see the incision line that has cut my eyelid size significantly down. It's like a bad tailoring job where the lid is too short and tight, but there is still some loose excess skin above it. Like a dress that is poorly fitted, it tugs in one area and balloons in another. Who are you going to- Jacono?
November 3, 2012
I'll be seeing Dr. David Rosenberg. I've put down a deposit and just need to schedule surgery. I think no one is doing better facelifts right now. I've heard so many good things about him from doctors and former patients. He works with his wife, who specializes in blepharoplasty. I'm also considering Mitesh Kapadia in Boston, who does eyes exclusively. I need a consult with him first, though. I'm sure you can get great improvement with a revision, though you might need to wait several months more until healing is complete. I knew I didn't like my result 6 months after surgery, but swelling continued to resolve for a few more months. Do you have any revision surgeons in mind? Avoid the surgeon I saw at all costs! (Robert Goldberg at Jules Stein Eye Institute in LA).
January 28, 2013
Hi again, Did you ever see Dr. Kapadia? Two surgeons are possibilities: Dr. Mark Codner in Atlanta and Dr. Robert Weiss of the Chicago Eye Institute. Very difficult to find truthful assessments. I have experienced a lot of 'self-proclaimed' Godliness with too many ps'. Thanks:)
March 23, 2015
I had experience with even worse. You're in good company. Disband with faith in plastic surgery providers but maintain hope. If you can travel to Denver, CO please see Dr Robert Fante. He performed a miraculous reconstruction on me. I see you posted your question in 2012 but if you are still looking and can't go out of state PLEASE start and stop with only one of these surgeons in your state- http://www.asoprs.org/custom/directory/membership.cfm Ratings on RS in no way reflect doctors' credentials or peer ranking. In fact, they have progressively become cash cows for unethical amateurs and detrimental to consumers' health and well being.
March 23, 2015
Please see only these doctors- http://www.asoprs.org/custom/directory/membership.cfm
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I need information regarding Dr. Robert Weiss of...

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I need information regarding Dr. Robert Weiss of the Chicago Eye Institute and Dr. Mark Codner in Atlanta.

I have limited information about them.
I need a complicated revision & am trying to find legitimate information about these two surgeons.


Thank you.

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September 18, 2014
Dr Robert Weiss was arrested and not practicing at the Chicago Eye Institute. I scheduled an appt with him and they called me to cancel. Its hard to trust anyone at this point. Who can I go to in Chicago??
November 12, 2014
Yes, I discovered this info shortly after my consultation with him (where I had waited nearly 2 hours to see him!) Btw, he had bragged about doing "8000+ cases" as a "top doctor" in Chicago and said the risk of repairing my simple upper eyelid procedure outweighed the benefits. I emailed another dr in Los Angeles and he was able to fix my issue without any surgery or anesthesia. I can point you to some excellent, competent and honest surgeons in LA, if you're open to travel to fix the issue. Seems a lot of the "top doctors" in Chicago are full of hot air.
June 1, 2015
I am looking for a really good Dr who can repair my lower lids after a Dr ruined them. I am willing to travel anywhere if you could share your LA Dr's info I would be so thankful.
June 1, 2015
Dr. Charles Lee Dr. Guy Massry Dr. Kami Parsa All in Beverly Hills.
June 1, 2015
Thank you! I will contact them
June 4, 2015
You're welcome! You can send pix to their email initially. That will make your selection easier based on what they tell you via email.
June 30, 2015
I consulted with dr putterman but decided to not go with him because he wanted to elevate my crease. Hes supposed to be a "top doc" but wasnt sure after meeting with him. I dont want to travel and wish there was a good doc here. Is there anyone here you do not recommend so I know to avoid the doctor? Thanks