I had an muellerectomy one year ago. I discussed my concerns of my left eyelid lifting much higher than right with Upneeq and Phenlypherine drops. Surgeon did a 7.2 mm raise. Follow up, left eye was 3 mm and right was 5 mm. Surgeon said this is the highest it will lift now as there is no more swelling at 3 weeks post op. He told me my eyes are too dry for another surgery at 6 months post. I have been doing warm compresses and eye drops regularly though. What can I do?
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I usually wait 2-3 months after ptosis surgery before I assess the final eyelid height/appearance and consider revision. The muscle that was worked on is bruised/swollen and takes longer to heal than your eyelid skin.
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...