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
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July 18, 2016
Answer: 9 Days after Ptosis Surgery
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Adam Scheiner, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Unfortunately ptosis of the eyelid does not respond to exercises. It is an anatomical problem that needs surgical correction. This is best evaluated and done by an Oculoplastic surgeon. Good luck!
It is possible to raise a drooping eye brow, but not lower the other one, sooooo, if you have one lower than the other, a surgical procedure can attempt better symmetry.
Looking at your photos it does not appear that you have ptosis. It looks to me more that you have excess skin hanging over your eyelid. So you would be a candidate for a blepharopalsty and not a ptosis repair. In my experience it is difficult to make a full recommendation from a photo, so I ...
