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

spongecakeAug 25, 2022
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.

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Dr. A.J. Amadi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answered on Sep 1, 2022
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Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answered on Jan 9, 2023
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Dr. Nelson Lee Novick, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answered on Aug 27, 2022
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