I would like a second opinion: I had ptosis surgery on both eyes 4 months ago. My eye is still droopy. I also now have a new crease (lower) that I did not have before this surgery. What is the likelihood that a second surgery will fix this droop in the eye and will it also remove this extra crease that I now have? Also, if I do a second surgery, should I do it with the original doctor or have a new doctor do the revision? Lastly, should I go with a levator enhancement/revision or a mullerctomy?
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Yes you appear to have upper eyelid ptosis. Best to see an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation and consideration of ptosis surgery. That is different than upper blepharoplasty but can be combined if desired.
Iopidine (apraclonidine) can help the heavy eyelid. However, if you use the drop and it does not make a difference, keep trying it. I published a study on this. When the botox strongly paralyzed the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, the muscle that raises the eyelid, it has to wear off enough...
You have mild congenital ptosis and astigmatism often accompanies it. Your ptosis can be improved with a surgery. Or there are eyedrops that can temporarily improve mild ptosis for about 6 hours that you could use before you take photos. In order to determine if you are a good candidate for...