I have severe ptosis & have severe heart problems. I wanted a facelift to fix everything, but due to my health condition that is not possible - I have heard eyelid surgery can be done with local anethestics and would reduce my risks.should I see a plastic surgeon or an ophthalmologist who does this surgery? What's going to make me feel better about me appearance and long lasting?
Answer: Extensive eye issues require specialist For cosmetic eyelid surgery, it is possible to have successful eyelid surgery with eye plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeon, or general plastic surgeons. However, you do not have routine issues. You essentially need reconstructive surgery. You have profound upper eyelid ptosis.
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Answer: Extensive eye issues require specialist For cosmetic eyelid surgery, it is possible to have successful eyelid surgery with eye plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeon, or general plastic surgeons. However, you do not have routine issues. You essentially need reconstructive surgery. You have profound upper eyelid ptosis.
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Answer: Eyelid Specialists Both plastic surgeons and ophthalmologists have extensive training in eyelid surgery. Within these specialties, wide variations exist in both expertise and experience. For this reason, patients need to do their homework when picking a surgeon. When this approach is taken, patients optimize the probability of having an excellent result.
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Answer: Eyelid Specialists Both plastic surgeons and ophthalmologists have extensive training in eyelid surgery. Within these specialties, wide variations exist in both expertise and experience. For this reason, patients need to do their homework when picking a surgeon. When this approach is taken, patients optimize the probability of having an excellent result.
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August 6, 2013
Answer: Opthamologist or Plastic Surgeon for Eyelid Ptosis Repair
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August 6, 2013
Answer: Opthamologist or Plastic Surgeon for Eyelid Ptosis Repair
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December 3, 2014
Answer: Thorough evaluation before eyelid surgery You may see either a plastic surgeon or an ophthalmic surgeon for a consultation. They will choose to operate only after your health is thoroughly evaluated and you are determined to be a good candidate for surgery.
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December 3, 2014
Answer: Thorough evaluation before eyelid surgery You may see either a plastic surgeon or an ophthalmic surgeon for a consultation. They will choose to operate only after your health is thoroughly evaluated and you are determined to be a good candidate for surgery.
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March 1, 2010
Answer: Health conditions may rule out elective surgery entirely. Certain severe heart conditions would make surgery--even under local--a bad idea for an elective procedure. If one's heart condition requires continuous anticoagulation, for example, then the risk:benefit ratio of stopping the anticoagulants would preclude an eyelid procedure.
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March 1, 2010
Answer: Health conditions may rule out elective surgery entirely. Certain severe heart conditions would make surgery--even under local--a bad idea for an elective procedure. If one's heart condition requires continuous anticoagulation, for example, then the risk:benefit ratio of stopping the anticoagulants would preclude an eyelid procedure.
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March 1, 2010
Answer: Upper and lower eyelid surgery If you have medical problems and even if you do not, upper and lower eyelid surgery can be performed under local anesthesia. Having surgery done by either a facial plastic surgeon or an oculoplastic ophthalmic surgeon is up to you. I would ask for references as both are qualified to perform the procedure. I hope this information helps.
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March 1, 2010
Answer: Upper and lower eyelid surgery If you have medical problems and even if you do not, upper and lower eyelid surgery can be performed under local anesthesia. Having surgery done by either a facial plastic surgeon or an oculoplastic ophthalmic surgeon is up to you. I would ask for references as both are qualified to perform the procedure. I hope this information helps.
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