I had ptosis surgery 9 days ago and I am worried I will need a revision. Any suggestions? (photos)

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I had ptosis repair 9 days ago. The stitches were placed underneath the eyelid. A day after surgery I had minimal swelling and then as days went on my eye seemed to look smaller and smaller and now on day 9 I am feeling very depressed that I will need a revision. I know it may be too early but I thought I should see some improvement by now and I just don't. My eye is also feeling very sore and scratchy. I am using sterile lubricating drops often. I see my surgeon tomorrow

Adam Scheiner, MD · Answer

Dear Patient from Fort Lauderdale,The healing process from surgery can be frustrating. Creating a wound requires healing cells to repair that wound and this often results in swelling as well. Please give yourself time to heal. I hope this was helpful.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It is still early in the healing period. Best to wait about 3 months before considering additional ptosis surgery.

Jordan Spindle, MD · Answer

I agree with the previous advice.  Healing is very important and sometimes frustrating with eyelid surgery.  The skin and tissues are so thin that you see all the swelling until it is completely gone.  It is often hard to evaluate the final result until all the swelling has resolved, so I would give it some more time.

Flora Levin, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
At 9 days, you are still very early in the recovery period. It is also normal for swelling to get worse before it gets better (usually peaks at 48-72 hours after the procedure). I would wait about 3 months to consider revision.

Chaneve Jeanniton, MD · Answer

Hello, From your photos, it appears that your operated eyelid still has some swelling which is normal for 9 days after surgery.  It looks like your swelling has been improving steadily since your procedure. Once the swelling has completely resolved, which may take a few weeks, you'll have a better sense of the final result. (Which I predict will be great!) Continue using the lubricating drops and keep in contact with your surgeon. Best of luck.

I had ptosis surgery 9 days ago and I am worried I will need a revision. Any suggestions? (photos)

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