Updated Question: I had ptosis surgery 5 weeks ago now. I had the levator muscle tightened by a specialized oculoplastic surgeon. He tightened my muscles as far as he could so there is no way to do a revision later on. When I go back after 3 months post op he suggested a sling. I have been advised against that by doctors here Did the surgery made things worse? Is there any other surgery options out there for me? I hate my eyes anymore and it's becoming more difficult on my vision?
May 16, 2017
Answer: Persistent ptosis after repair You do still appear to have some ptosis, but it doesn't appear to be worse. Your lids are above your pupils. There could still be some swelling. I would wait at least 2-3 more month if not a full 6 months after surgery to re-assess the situation. A sing can be done, if necessary, but I wouldn't make this decision for a while. I would follow up with your surgeon as scheduled.
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May 16, 2017
Answer: Persistent ptosis after repair You do still appear to have some ptosis, but it doesn't appear to be worse. Your lids are above your pupils. There could still be some swelling. I would wait at least 2-3 more month if not a full 6 months after surgery to re-assess the situation. A sing can be done, if necessary, but I wouldn't make this decision for a while. I would follow up with your surgeon as scheduled.
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May 15, 2017
Answer: Very bad drooping of eyelids (ptosis) Sorry to hear about your ptosis problems. All the Denver area ASOPRS oculoplastic surgeons are very well trained. It appears you have poor levator function ptosis, and there are limits on how much lift you can get by tightening the tendon, muscle, and/or shortening the tarsus to maximize the lift. It does not appear your ptosis is worsened. If you are functional with your current eyelid heights and it appears your pupils are "cleared," in that the lid margins are at them or just above then you can put off a frontalis sling. The sling procedure is very powerful, but the lid contours and getting perfect symmetry in terms of equal opening of the eyes is very difficult. We usually will reserve this for the worst of cases for these reasons. With that said, good cosmetic as well as functional results can be obtained with slings. Best regards.
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May 15, 2017
Answer: Very bad drooping of eyelids (ptosis) Sorry to hear about your ptosis problems. All the Denver area ASOPRS oculoplastic surgeons are very well trained. It appears you have poor levator function ptosis, and there are limits on how much lift you can get by tightening the tendon, muscle, and/or shortening the tarsus to maximize the lift. It does not appear your ptosis is worsened. If you are functional with your current eyelid heights and it appears your pupils are "cleared," in that the lid margins are at them or just above then you can put off a frontalis sling. The sling procedure is very powerful, but the lid contours and getting perfect symmetry in terms of equal opening of the eyes is very difficult. We usually will reserve this for the worst of cases for these reasons. With that said, good cosmetic as well as functional results can be obtained with slings. Best regards.
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