Looking for a Skilled Oculoplastic Surgeon in the Vancouver Area - Canada?

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I was diagnosed with bilateral upper ptosis. That's due to genetics - bedroom eyes and ageing. I'm in my 40s. I find it quite tiring to raise my eyelids especially in the afternoon. I look and feel tired. I saw two doctors. Both were nice but not too reassuring about the final results as I don't have any excess skin only droopy eyelids which is harder to fix. My worry is that my eyes will be uneven. Right now they are droopy but even. How do I decide which doctor to go with?

John Paletta, MD · Answer

Richard Warren

	heard him speak at an international meeting, I found him to be honest, a good thinker and had nice results. Just know that lid ptosis surgery has a 20% revision rate, so even the most experienced surgeons have the need to perform revisions.

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

You would need to find an Oculoplastics surgeon which you can find on the ASOPRS website.

	If you cannot find anyone that you feel comfortable in Vancouver, feel free to hop on down to Seattle for a visit. Would be happy to see you. If you browse through the photos, you will see patients with ptosis alone, or with ptosis and excess skin.

	Good luck.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

In the USA, you can check for an oculoplastic surgeon by visiting the ASOPRS website. They may also post Canada surgeons.

Janet M. Neigel, MD · Answer

There are several excellent eyelid doctors in Vancouver. Dr Peter Dolman is one of the best. Dr Frank Buffam is also great but I believe he is about to retire. Both are at the UBC Eye Care and Surgery Center near Vancouver General Hospital. I did my fellowship there and have worked with both surgeons. Good luck.

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

the two surgeons you spoke to probably were either very experienced or very inexperienced. Inexperienced ptosis surgeon would tell you that there is some variability in results particularly if you're ptosis issues are currently mild. That being said if you're ptosis is very mild and you don't have much excess skin (which really should matter too much because you do not have to remove skin during ptosis surgery) you could always undergo what is called an internal ptosis repair or Putterman procedure as it's popularly known. This would give you the ability to improve your ptosis without external incisions but may not provide the symmetry you desire. Don't be too discouraged by your surgeons optimism or lack thereof. It may be more appropriate for you to wait but I cannot say without photographs and a physical exam.

	Chase Lay, MD

	facial plastic surgeon and eyelid surgery specialist

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