I had left eye ptosis surgery 5 days ago and I'm shocked how wide open my left eye is now? (photo)

December 2, 2013
Asked By:RobinF

Whereas the right eye has 5mm (0.2 inch) between the rim of the lashes and the lid crease - the left eye almost has no space above the lashes. I cannot believe how my left eye looks - something went wrong - what can be done??? Maybe the doctor cut too much skin away?

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December 4, 2013

Answer: Overcorrection after ptosis surgery

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 4, 2013

Answer: Ptosis surgery

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