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Is my ptosis surgery not healing right? (Photo)

judy2905Aug 7, 2018
I had ptosis surgery 4 weeks ago and am very scared and unhappy with the results. My eye looks worse than it did before surgery. I also can't look up as the muscle feels 'stuck'. I also still have slight double vision. The doctor keeps giving me steroids to reduce inflammation. How long do you have to wait for a revision? I went to a very reputable surgeon who specializes in this.

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I would discuss this with your surgeon. Often is results are not as expected, a surgeon will do a revision at no cost. But this is usually discussed before the initial surgery.

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