Should I have posterior ptosis repair or anterior approach with levator advancement? (photos)

September 6, 2016
Asked By:justcruising in Los Angeles, CA

Hi doctors, I'm in my 20s and would like to improve my asymmetric eyelids. I have been given totally different opinions from all the oculaplastic surgeons I have consulted with. My latest doctor says I don't have much spare skin and a posterior ptosis repair will improve the symmetry of my eyelid platform partially. Will the result be similar to a levator advancement, which another doctor recommended? Can I have a blepharoplasty later to improve symmetry even more? Very confused... Thanks

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September 8, 2016

Answer: You won't find the answer in the text book.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 8, 2016

Answer: You won't find the answer in the text book.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 8, 2016

Answer: Mild ptosis repair surgery

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 8, 2016

Answer: Mild ptosis repair surgery

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
September 9, 2016

Answer: Which ptosis repair?

George Orloff, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 9, 2016

Answer: Which ptosis repair?

George Orloff, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 16, 2016

Answer: Ptosis Repair Technique

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Jessica Lattman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 16, 2016

Answer: Ptosis Repair Technique

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Jessica Lattman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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September 12, 2016

Answer: Eyelid ptosis repair

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September 12, 2016

Answer: Eyelid ptosis repair

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