Is my ptosis surgery botched? (Photo)

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3 years ago I had ptosis surgery. As you can see from the photo I still have an obvious scar tissue, my eyelid looks weird, and my eyelashes are downward

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

This scar can be revised and cleaned up. In addition the lashes can be better supported and the eye can be make to loo brighter using a surgical procedure called an anchor blepharoplasty.  Improving this eyelid requires a detailed assessment.  The surgery is performed under light intravenous sedation.  It is about a week before the stitches are removed and about 10-14 days before others are unaware that you just had a surgery.  There is no reason to live with a result you are not happy with.  Help is out there.

Tanya T. Khan, MD · Answer

Hi, it is hard to tell from the side angle, as it is best to evaluate ptosis and eyelid position from a front angle. From what I can see, the eyelid margin appears to clear the pupillary axis. You may have some excess skin that bothers you on the eyelid and that can be removed with a blepharoplasty. You would benefit from a consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

but you do have valid concerns.  As mentioned by the others, a scar revision could be done if accepting of the change in the width of your fold (will it still match the other side).  You do have lashes pointing downward but ptosis surgery does not impact the growth of your lashes.  If the level of your lids is near equal in relation to your iris, you have an excellent outcome.

Is my ptosis surgery botched? (Photo)

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