I had a muellerectomy a week ago. Is it normal for my eye to have a bigger droop than it did before surgery?

January 1, 2019
Asked By:ematthews in Chicago, IL

The reason for my ptosis surgery is that I developed horners syndrome due to a complication of a previous surgery. Is it normal for my eyelid to droop this much after surgery?

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January 3, 2019

Answer: Post mullerectomy

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 3, 2019

Answer: Post mullerectomy

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John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 6, 2019

Answer: Drooping eyelid 1 week after ptosis repair

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Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 6, 2019

Answer: Drooping eyelid 1 week after ptosis repair

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Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 3, 2019

Answer: Ptosis surgery

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Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 3, 2019

Answer: Ptosis surgery

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Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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January 3, 2019

Answer: It isn't typical

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January 3, 2019

Answer: It isn't typical

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