Will eye exercises or an eye patch help ptosis? Will Botox or surgery help with asymmetry?

January 19, 2017
Asked By:healer7 in East Amherst, NY

I have mild ptosis 2mm on one eye which got worse when I had rhinoplasty a few months ago. Prior to surgery it was 1mm. Will eye exercises or wearing an eye patch help the muscle? I want Botox but I'm scared it may make my eye worse? Do I need surgery to fix the eyes or what can be done to balance out my eyes better. If I have surgery is there a risk my eyes will be uneven? I'm having revision on my nose and worried the eye will get worse

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January 22, 2017

Answer: Do not go to a general plastic surgeon for ptosis surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 22, 2017

Answer: Do not go to a general plastic surgeon for ptosis surgery.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 22, 2017

Answer: Eyelid ptosis + eyelid hollowness

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 22, 2017

Answer: Eyelid ptosis + eyelid hollowness

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 22, 2017

Answer: Ptosis repair

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 22, 2017

Answer: Ptosis repair

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 22, 2017

Answer: Eyelid Ptosis

Bahman Guyuron, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 22, 2017

Answer: Eyelid Ptosis

Bahman Guyuron, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 21, 2017

Answer: Ptosis

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 21, 2017

Answer: Ptosis

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