Can and do some surgeons use scans such as CT Scans to detect dis-inserted levator muscle?

Thank you for posting your question. First, there are solutions! Your ptosis outcome does not have to stay like this. Muellerectomy with its posterior approach for ptosis repair is an established surgical technique that works for many patients, but not for all. The anterior approach ( incision...

It is impossible to know how this eyelid will heal. Eyelids are not like car engines! A car engine, the more you work on them, the better they get. Eyelids, not so much. I strongly urge you and your eyelid specialist to not mess with these eyelids for at least 6 months. Your eyelid may or may...

The answer depends entirely on what was done during your upper blepharoplasty, Swelling, asymmetry and restriction in the range of motion are all expected to a certain degree after eyelid surgery. However, only your operating surgeon will know if the possibility of risk of injury to your...

Your surgery is a big investment in time, energy, and expense. Why risk your surgical outcome by doing this? It will have an effect on your blood pressure and heart rate. I am strongly advising you not to do this. Please carefully follow the instructions of your surgeon. Please don't be foolish...

Overall, mortality associated with surgery is 0.5-1 per 100,000 operations. It is important to understand that spans a considerable range of patient conditions from the very healthiest undergoing elective surgery to the very sickest patients undergoing emergency surgery is the most dire of...

Yes it appears you have mild upper eyelid ptosis. See an oculoplastics expert for evaluation and possible treatment.