Denied by doctors - can my ptosis really not be corrected? (Photo)

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I’ve seen two oculoplastic surgeons locally that state my ptosis is too mild so correcting it wouldn’t be worth the risk of causing asymmetry to the eyes. Is there really no surgeon willing to correct this? Obviously all surgery carries a risk and tw things are never perfectly symmetrical. I feel disappointed.

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

Based on the photos you have posted, you have significant asymmetry between your eyes right now and the right upper eyelid is definitely fixable with  ptosis repair surgery.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on the photos, I do believe you are a candidate for ptosis surgery but need more detailed evaluation to determine accurately.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Seek out consultation with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist and discuss the option of using the newly approved topical drops and only medication currently available to treat eyelid ptosis. Hope this helps. Best of luck.

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