Do I have ptosis? Am I a candidate for treatment? (Photo)

The vast majority of ptosis surgery performed in the United States in the posterior approach ptosis surgery that is also called Mueller's muscle conjunctival resection ptosis surgery. Surgeons love this surgery because it takes about 8 minutes to perform the surgery. In many cases, the surgeon...

From these very limited photographs, it does not appear that you have ptosis. You still have excess skin resting on your upper eyelashes, and residual fat deposits in your neck along with skin laxity. A full set of eyelid photographs and facial photographs in a chin neutral position with your...

Thank you for posting your question. From what you are describing, tt seems there is a weakness of the levator of your left eye. When it attachment gets weaker or gets lost it is noted as a high eyelid crease. Most patients are being then perceived as being tired or sad. It can occur on one side...

My colleagues love this surgery because it is simple and only takes about 10 minutes to perform. Sadly it is not good for many patients. In many of these eyelids, there is separation of the anterior levator aponeurosis, the tendon of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. When this occurs, and...

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. It would be very unusual to still have post operative swelling. It is difficult to determine the cause of your problems from viewing the photos. You should have a consultation with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon. Good luck!

In 20 minutes, the surgeon is likely planning to perform a Muellerectomy ptosis surgery. Please understand that this is unlikely to fix your issues even if it is cheap. You appear exophthalmic, meaning the one eye seems to sit back in the face. Did you have a fracture with your trauma? Was a CT...