Ptosis surgery - what are the pros and cons of anterior vs posterior approach, when a revision upper bleph is also required?

August 24, 2016
Asked By:petaross in London, GB

Almost 2 years post upper bleph, which needs revision for raised lumpy scarring, high crease etc. Had consultations with 3 oculoplastic surgeons, with different opinions. I also have ptosis in both eyes. I see the advantage of (scarless) posterior ptosis repair alone. However, if the surgeon is making the eyelid incision anyway for the revision upper bleph, why not do the anterior ptosis repair through the same incision? Preferred surgeon wants to do posterior repair. I'm a contact lens wearer.

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August 25, 2016

Answer: Posterior approach will not work for a high crease.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 25, 2016

Answer: Posterior approach will not work for a high crease.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 26, 2016

Answer: Ptosis surgery - what are the pros and cons of anterior vs posterior approach

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 26, 2016

Answer: Ptosis surgery - what are the pros and cons of anterior vs posterior approach

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
August 25, 2016

Answer: A very important question

Daniel Ezra, MD, FRCSOculoplastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Ophthalmology
August 25, 2016

Answer: A very important question

Daniel Ezra, MD, FRCSOculoplastic Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Ophthalmology

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