I had ptosis surgery on my left eyelid and now it is so much worse then before! I'm so insecure now I can't go out or let anyone see my face. I seen the surgeon and she said now it can't be fixed. What do you think?
January 23, 2019
Answer: Revision Ptosis is definitely expert level stuff. Seek someone who does revision ptosis surgery and has lots of experience doing it. Whether it can or how much it can be improved depends on lots of factors that only an exam can provide.If the surgeon thinks the muscle is damaged or can't be fixed without making the lid not close... all hope isn't lost. I've used donor pericardium grafts with success to extend a shorted or surgically damaged muscle. It the levator doesn't work at all, there are some other techniques to help but perfection is a stretch in that situation.
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January 23, 2019
Answer: Revision Ptosis is definitely expert level stuff. Seek someone who does revision ptosis surgery and has lots of experience doing it. Whether it can or how much it can be improved depends on lots of factors that only an exam can provide.If the surgeon thinks the muscle is damaged or can't be fixed without making the lid not close... all hope isn't lost. I've used donor pericardium grafts with success to extend a shorted or surgically damaged muscle. It the levator doesn't work at all, there are some other techniques to help but perfection is a stretch in that situation.
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March 30, 2022
Answer: Asymmetry after ptosis repair Your problem appears to be asymmetry in your brows. I would address this with your surgeon or get a second opinion. Best of luck
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March 30, 2022
Answer: Asymmetry after ptosis repair Your problem appears to be asymmetry in your brows. I would address this with your surgeon or get a second opinion. Best of luck
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