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It sounds like you have a ptosis. This is not caused by a heart attack. It can be fixed surgically once you are medically stable with your heart. If you are on anti-coagulants, you need to talk to your cardiologist about stopping this for an elective surgery.
If you have a stent and were placed on plavix, this can put a hitch in your get-along. Trying to perform ptosis surgery on an antigcoagulated individual is a tough deal. Do your homework and find an experienced fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon to assess you and evaluate your situation and what makes sense.
It appears from your description that you have right upper eyelid ptosis. You need to see an oculo-facial plastic surgeon to determine this for sure.
If you had a neurologic deficit causing drooping of your eyes after a cardiac event, you may also have had a stroke. You should be evaluated by a neurologist to find the cause of your eyelid drooping. This does not seem to be a primarily cosmetic concern. After a neurologist confirms your neurologic status, then I would recommend you consult a facial or occuloplastic surgeon for your eyelid repositioning.
I am a woman and I can tell you that women are not rejecting you based on your eyes. You may be making unpleasant facial expressions or something like that, but on a plain photo your eyes are not a problem. I would suggest that you look for an image consultant or personal coach to evaluate the...
Hi, Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. Be patient and allow your body time to heal. This will take several weeks. Best wishes, Dr. Michael J. Brown Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon
You can have Botox and/or a filler as soon as most of the swelling has receded after your eyelid surgery. This can take 3-6 weeks. Just for future reference, Botox or fillers can be done right before eyelid surgery on the same day.