I think I might have ptosis but I'm not sure. My eyes look bored and sleepy unless I make an effort to open them. I'm also aware I have vertical orbital dystopia but surgery is too invasive for me to correct it. If I have ptosis in both eyes, will correcting it make the eye area better? Or will it make the asymmetry more prominent? If it's not ptosis, how can I reduce the eyelid exposure? I'm 26 so I don't think it's excess skin. Thank you!
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You are just swollen from your recent ptosis surgery. It is not possible at the moment to know what your outcome will be like. However, posterior ptosis surgery is not as reliable as ptosis surgeons claim. You did not offer a before surgery picture. Generally central levator disinsertion does...
There is no one right answer. Generally I recommend waiting a minimum of two months after reconstructing the lower eyelid and then addressing the upper eyelids. However, there can be significant differences in the best timing depending on how you are healing with the original lower eyelid...
Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. It does appear that the ptosis has worsened. The surgery can become more difficult following each procedure. The cause cannot be determined without in person evaluation. Follow up with your doctor to determine how to correct your...
