When can I get a second ptosis repair?

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I had a ptosis repair a month ago, but it seems like there was not too much change and one of my eyes are more lifted than the other now. I want to at least be even. When can I get another ptosis repair? Or are there any non surgical alternatives that can help me besides ptosis repair? Thank you!

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Best to wait about 3 months after last surgery to get evaluated and be considered for revisional ptosis surgery. See link below.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Generally for revisional ptosis surgery, it is best to wait 6 to 12 months.  Occasionally for social or medical reasons, this revision work needs to be done earlier but you are too early to consider this.  The tissues ideally need more healing.  if the lid is only a little heavy, sometimes this does get better with more time.

Flora Levin, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi,Would recommend waiting around 3 months. Consider posting photos. Was there a lot more swelling on the side that's lower now?

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