Is revision/correction required for my bilateral ptosis surgery? (Photos)

October 17, 2018
Asked By:jp7814 in Asbury Park, NJ

I had bilateral ptosis surgery 21 days ago and I'm not very happy with the cosmetic result, though I can see 100% better. I did not wake up during surgery so they worked around that; the sedative may have been too strong. Asking about: Right eye: Overcorrection/peaking; multiple crease lines and prominent scar. Left eye: Height too low, feeling heavy and dry, seeing skin on periphery shapes and contours of both eyes I'd like to know if revision/corrective surgery is going to be required.

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October 27, 2018

Answer: Unhappy 21 days after ptosis repair

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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October 27, 2018

Answer: Unhappy 21 days after ptosis repair

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 18, 2018

Answer: Best wait for revision eyelid ptosis surgery

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 18, 2018

Answer: Best wait for revision eyelid ptosis surgery

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 10, 2018

Answer: Persistent Eyelid Drooping After Ptosis Surgery

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Answer: Persistent Eyelid Drooping After Ptosis Surgery

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