I had a consult and was dx with ptosis and Dermatochalasis of both upper eyelids. The procedure indicates Bilateral upper lids levator resection (skin + levator + crease). Would skin excised from my eyelids take care of the excess tissue or would they need to also perform an upper blepharoplasty? My left eyelid definitely has ptosis but I feel like my right eyelid is more pushed down due to excess tissue.
November 3, 2023
Answer: Choosing the correct procedure Bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty with ptosis correction with leavator (L more than R) resection seems like an appropriate recommendation. Unilateral ptosis repair is a bit tricky. It really helps if you find surgeons who have extensive experience doing these procedures. Try to get confirmation of how many unilateral ptosis corrections your provider has done. Hopefully they had an extensive collection of before and after pictures to show you. Blepharoplasty by itself, will raise the eyelids slightly, but in your case, correcting your blocked vision appears indicated with a little more than just skin removal. It’s not a bad idea to consult with a few providers before scheduling surgery. This type of work can be done by plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, or oculoplastic surgeons. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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November 3, 2023
Answer: Choosing the correct procedure Bilateral upper eyelid blepharoplasty with ptosis correction with leavator (L more than R) resection seems like an appropriate recommendation. Unilateral ptosis repair is a bit tricky. It really helps if you find surgeons who have extensive experience doing these procedures. Try to get confirmation of how many unilateral ptosis corrections your provider has done. Hopefully they had an extensive collection of before and after pictures to show you. Blepharoplasty by itself, will raise the eyelids slightly, but in your case, correcting your blocked vision appears indicated with a little more than just skin removal. It’s not a bad idea to consult with a few providers before scheduling surgery. This type of work can be done by plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, or oculoplastic surgeons. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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