What options or procedures can I look into to correct or minimize my ptosis. I’ve already had ptosis surgery using an external approach with minimal improvement.
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Answer: An endoscopic forehead lift will not help you.
Your ptosis repair was an absolute success. Congratulations to your surgeon. The asymmetries that are now noticeable are the asymmetries in the lengths of the lower lids and the rounded lateral canthus on the contralateral eye. The lower lid is more bowed or inferiorly distracted on that side as...
The internal ptosis repair method involves shortening the conjunctiva and muller's muscle. If you still have enough redundant tissue, it may be possible to repeat the procedure, but if there is not enough tissue and it is attempted, it could lead to scarring of the eyelid to the eyeball and...
Double vision after ptosis surgery is quite unusual. Double vision is complex and does warrant a careful assessment to determine what is needed to address the issue. Generally I would recommend that you get assessed by a highly experienced pediatric ophthalmologist. Although you are an adult,...