I just had a complete thyroidectomy and 75% of my cervical lymph nodes removed. After the surgery my right eyelid started to droop quite significantly. My wedding is in a month, so I was wondering if there is any temporary fix for the droop? I was told Botox might work
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First of all, you are a handsome young man. Second, you have a mild asymmetry, either from birth, development or both.You do need to see a craniofacial surgery and preferably on with pediatric as well as adult experience - and at a specialty University Center (see the answer below for...
An optometrist fitting you for glasses would not necessarily diagnose congenital ptosis.Congenital ptosis is uncommon but known to occur.If you need surgery, your insurance company will be able to tell you correction is covered.Now that Obamacare requires insurers to pay for preventive care in...
Insurance coverage depends on your policy.Most insurance will not cover repair of this mild variant.However if your eyelid does not contact the eye and there is tearing and chronic irritation, they may.You definitely want a Board Certified Oculoplastic surgeon or Board Certified Plastic Surgeon...