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
Answer: Do not go to a general plastic surgeon for ptosis surgery. You need a highly experienced ptosis surgeon to address your issues. This will be a fellowship trained oculofacial surgeon. Ideally you will find a surgeon who both does ptosis surgery and aesthetic surgery. There are two basic forms of ptosis surgery. You have a disinserted anterior levator tendon. This must be repaired with an anterior levator resection ptosis repair. Posterior ptosis surgery (mullerectomy) will not be satisfactory. You also need the crease reconstructed. The eyebrows will relax to a more normal position when this is done. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery maintains a geographic directory on its website that can help you find a highly qualified surgeon close to home.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Do not go to a general plastic surgeon for ptosis surgery. You need a highly experienced ptosis surgeon to address your issues. This will be a fellowship trained oculofacial surgeon. Ideally you will find a surgeon who both does ptosis surgery and aesthetic surgery. There are two basic forms of ptosis surgery. You have a disinserted anterior levator tendon. This must be repaired with an anterior levator resection ptosis repair. Posterior ptosis surgery (mullerectomy) will not be satisfactory. You also need the crease reconstructed. The eyebrows will relax to a more normal position when this is done. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery maintains a geographic directory on its website that can help you find a highly qualified surgeon close to home.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Eyelid ptosis + eyelid hollowness Although you have mild upper eyelid ptosis, the appearance is worse since there is also hollowness in your upper eyelids area. See an oculoplastic specialist for evaluation. See following link and video too.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Eyelid ptosis + eyelid hollowness Although you have mild upper eyelid ptosis, the appearance is worse since there is also hollowness in your upper eyelids area. See an oculoplastic specialist for evaluation. See following link and video too.
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January 22, 2017
Answer: Ptosis repair Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. You may benefit from repair of your levator muscle. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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Answer: Ptosis repair Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. You may benefit from repair of your levator muscle. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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January 22, 2017
Answer: Eyelid Ptosis Eyelid ptosis can be corrected through either levator muscle type surgery or Muller's muscle shortening. The latter is extremely short procedure and there are no cuts on the outside of th eyelid. Your eyebrows seem high which most likely is related to the compensation, meaning you are recruiting your forehead muscles to keep the eyes open. It is possible that if you relax your eyebrows the ptosis will be worse. Regardless, this can be corrected as an outpatient procedure. Your eyelids are uneven now and part of the goal of the surgery is to make them more even. Yes, if you have Botox injected in your forehead the ptosis may appear worse since the compensation will be eliminated. Additionally, if Botox is injected too low by an inexperience injector it can get to the eyelid muscles and make the ptosis worse. Good Luck
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Answer: Eyelid Ptosis Eyelid ptosis can be corrected through either levator muscle type surgery or Muller's muscle shortening. The latter is extremely short procedure and there are no cuts on the outside of th eyelid. Your eyebrows seem high which most likely is related to the compensation, meaning you are recruiting your forehead muscles to keep the eyes open. It is possible that if you relax your eyebrows the ptosis will be worse. Regardless, this can be corrected as an outpatient procedure. Your eyelids are uneven now and part of the goal of the surgery is to make them more even. Yes, if you have Botox injected in your forehead the ptosis may appear worse since the compensation will be eliminated. Additionally, if Botox is injected too low by an inexperience injector it can get to the eyelid muscles and make the ptosis worse. Good Luck
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January 21, 2017
Answer: Ptosis Thank you for sharing your concerns. You have mild ptosis which can be surgically corrected by an experienced Oculoplatic Surgeon. Rhinoplasty does not usually effect ptosis. See an eyelid expert in person for comprehensive evaluation and guidance. Good luck,
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Answer: Ptosis Thank you for sharing your concerns. You have mild ptosis which can be surgically corrected by an experienced Oculoplatic Surgeon. Rhinoplasty does not usually effect ptosis. See an eyelid expert in person for comprehensive evaluation and guidance. Good luck,
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