How long should I wait between lower lid retraction surgery and ptosis surgery?

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. It does appear that the ptosis has worsened. The surgery can become more difficult following each procedure. The cause cannot be determined without in person evaluation. Follow up with your doctor to determine how to correct your...

Ptosis surgery can be challenging. Sadly, even well known oculoplastic surgeons do not seem to know how to control both the upper eyelid position and the upper eyelid fold. However it is essential to do both. Your likelihood of having successful ptosis surgery very much depends on what is called...

Robust HA volumizing fillers work well for making a pointy chin more broad and less pointy. Additionally, a robust HA Lifting filler can be used to elevate the "mental crease," the horizontal furrow between the chin and the lower lip. By doing so, once again the chin itself will appear less...

Thank you for your question and posting your photos. A common problem is addressing the skin of the eyelid prior to correcting the ptosis. The ptosis will become more evident. Fortunately, you can still have the ptosis repair. Please see an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for further guidance....

Do not get grafted fat for this. Very little of the grafted fat survives. The bulk of the graft fat dies and is stimulates scar tissue harming the eyelid. This will make the subsequent repair of the eyelid much more challenging, The best approach is to be appropriate surgery on the opposite...

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. It’s not uncommon to experience ptosis following eye surgery when a speculum is used. The speculum stretches the muscle of the eyelid which can cause it to slight drop after surgery. You don’t appear to have enough of a droop for sur...