I have Ptosis in my right eye and that eye also has developed a second crease that is higher up. I have a friend who has had "interior" Ptosis surgery in her eye and now her eye looks even worse then before. This has made me definitely not want to go to her Doctor or get Interior. I am currently looking for the right surgeon. My goal is to help my eye look better, including the crease and also help it not feel so tired and weak. Any advice will be appreciated
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February 5, 2016
Answer: External vs. internal eyelid ptosis surgery
Thank you for your question. Upper Blepharoplasty is often performed during ptosis surgery. Blepharoplasty removes excess skin and / or fat from the upper eyelid. Ptosis may be acquired (most common) , congenital, neurogenic or myogenic in nature. Ptosis is commonly called droopy eyelid. It is...
One of the benefits of a site like realself is that the average cost is posted right on site. The link is located now under your question.I would recommend that you find someone who is highly experienced with eyelid surgery.
We are all a bit asymmetric. There is nothing here. There is no ptosis evidence in these photographs. The difference in folds in not consequential. I encourage you to observe this but do not drive yourself mad over it. Obviously if the ptosis become a more persistent...
