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Asymmetrical eyebrows: do I have ptosis? (Photo)

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lolcannot123Apr 22, 2015

My left eyebrow has been lower for years. Is this ptosis? If not, what causes it to be this way and what kind of doctor should I see? Thanks in advance.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Looking at your photos, I suspect that the left upper eyelid ptosis is likely something that would qualify for coverage under many health insurance plan.  If you have no insurance, perhaps you can seek care at County Hospital if there is one in your community.  If you have health...

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There is a list of issues that can cause a traumatic horner's syndrome. Generally, the ptosis is correctable with a conjunctival Muellerectomy.  However, there is also a pupil abnormality associated with the Horner's syndrome and this cannot be corrected surgically.  I recommend you...

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  This is a matter of opinion.  Personally, for reasons stated by others, I never prescribe topical phenylephrine for home use for ptosis treatment.  Ptosis repair is highly successful, not particularly invasive, treatment for your problem.

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Photos are necessary to give accurate answer. Although most of the swelling is gone within weeks, it takes 3 months for the eyelid to settle in place after ptosis surgery. Communicate with your surgeon any concerns.

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Hi there, Yes, there is still some swelling.  Yes, it is too early to say anything definitively.  However, the smart money is that you will still remain ptotic in the left eye, and still want a revision surgery.  I expect that you can eventually achieve success with this left...

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

The frontalis sling procedure I think made a very nice difference in the left upper eyelid position.  Not a homerun but you have to undestand that there are no homeruns with this surgery.  The frontalis sling ptosis surgery is for congenital ptosis when the muscle that raises the upper...

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