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Two months of healing is really just the start of the healing curve. For these complex eyelids, I generally recommend letting the eyelid tissues settle for up to 12 months. I would be curious what type of ptosis repair you had. Generally this is a situation I would use anterior elevator ptosis surgery to address. It is helpful for mobilizing the anterior orbital fat into the eyelid to help restore the upper eyelid fold. Once you have let the eyelid heal, consider reposting for suggestions about options to address any unsatisfactory issues with the eyelid including a lack of fullness of the upper eyelid fold.
Best to give it more time to heal. Eyelid ptosis surgery can be difficult, especially revision eyelid ptosis but it is possible using a special technique.
The eyelids will not change with massage at this point. You may need eyelid retraction correction. See an oculoplastic specialist for evaluation.
You do not appear to have extra eyelid skin. The hollowing on the left upper eyelid is often associated with ptosis, although you don't have significantly low eyelid position. You may have mild ptosis on both sides. Your best bet is to have an in-person oculoplastic evaluation.
You did not provide photographs so it is impossible to fully appreciate your concern. Generally to have an anterior levator ptosis repair, the levator tendon must be fixed to the tarsal platform. That is poorly appreciated by ptosis surgeons is that this is also an opportunity to lower the u...
I do not think you had botched eyelid surgery based on the photo you have posted but best to seek in person consultation for more accurate evaluation.
Thank you for sharing your question. Typically, ptosis can change appearance during the day. Fatigue can worsen it. On occasion, it can be related to a medical condition. Please see an Oculoplastic Surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and guidance.Good luck,
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