My daughter had ptosis surgery at 5. Now 9 and her eyes are definitely far from symmetrical. It bothers her quite a bit and she is teased. Do I need to seek a pediatric plastic surgeon, pediatric ophthalmologist or just a general plastic surgeon? The first surgery was done by a oculoplastic surgeon who performed “some” pediatric surgeries. He definitely did not take enough and I’m really hoping this will be a safe and effective surgery for my daughter.
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Answer: Pediatric plastic surgeons are not ptosis surgeons. Do not ask them to repair ptosis.
It is possible to improve your eyelids, address your upper eyelid ptosis. It may even be possible to have much of your upper eyelid platform covered by the reconstructed upper eyelid fold. You need ptosis repair, crease lowering, and fold reconstruction. I offer this range of services. The goal...
Although muller's/conjunctival resection has a lower chance of creating dry eye than levator advancement or resection, there is still a possibility as the eye is more open with more exposure to tear film evaporation.
