Hello. I had Ptosis repair done 2 weeks ago. I believe the doctor had to flip my eyelid inside out at one point. My stitches are still intact and haven't been taken out yet. I have been healing OK so far. Last night I was rushed to the ER due to a sudden pain in my eye as though something was scratching it. The doctor said it is due to the inner suture rubbing against my eye, and gave me a bandage lens. Did my doctor mess up the surgery? Do I have to reoperate? Why is this only occurring now?
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Hard to know from the details you have provided.
Usually best to wait 3+ months before considering additional ptosis surgery. There are always exceptions as need more information and evaluation in consultation to give you accurate answer.
It may be possible but it depends on exactly what type of ptosis surgery you had before and how the eyelid looks now. See an expert oculoplastic surgeon.
Based on the initial photograph, the asymmetry between the two sides was mild. It appears your surgeon chose an external approach given the incision through the skin, and perhaps removed some skin at the same time as the eyelid lift. It seems to me that the eyelid position is fine, and your...