I had an external ptosis repair and bleph done on my right eye a month ago and I am super anxious about the peaking lid. My oculoplastic surgeon said it was intentional and due to self dissolving sutures inside, that will gradually dissolve the next 2-3 months. I am still swelled but my main concern is the peak. I can’t find any information online that supports this. Will it even be possible to lower/correct this if the peak persists?
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While it is possible to have a Mueller muscle conjunctival resection ptosis surgery after an anterior levator resection ptosis surgery, this approach is unlikely to correct your concerns. It would of course be helpful to see a photograph and even better to examine you in person. Oculoplastic...
The decision to undergo a frontalis sling surgery for congenital ptosis is complex and should be discussed thoroughly with your surgeon. While it may involve multiple surgeries and a period of not being able to blink, the potential benefits, such as improved eyelid position, need to be carefully...
You have significant upper eyelid ptosis with central levator aponeurosis disinsertion and compensatory eyebrow elevation. Assuming you have not reversed your photos (common on this forum) you have stronger eyebrow compensation on the right side but slightly more ptosis on the left side. Please...