Peak eyelid contour 5 weeks ptosis post-op: do I need a revision? (Photo)

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Dear doctors! Im 5 week post ptosis surgery on both eyes.. it has a weird peak pointy shape. I told my surgeon to fix it at 10 days but he said it will look fine.. but i dont see improvement in the peak area at all and i dont see any body have peak contour early in their recovery.. do you think this is normal in ptosis surgery and that it will resolve and the contour is round again?

Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing your case and photos.  You look great for only 5 weeks after surgery.  I can see the area that you don’t like.  Believe it or not, the natural action of blinking over the next few months will improve the contour of your eyelid to make them more symmetrical.  Make sure that your surgeon is aware of your condition.  If things aren’t perfect in 6 months, you may want to consider a revision, but overall you look fantastic and your surgeon did a great job.

Mark G. Albert, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi,
It looks like the ptosis repair was effective. If you are displeased with the shape of the lid, there are things that can be done to improve it. These vary from massage to re-operation based on the type of repair performed.  I encourage you to keep in close contact with your surgeon and let him/her know your concerns. Thank you very much for your question. 
Mark G. Albert, M.D.
NYC Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Butz, MD · Answer

I would give yourself more time to allowing things to settle. Ptosis repair can take time to see the final result and 5 weeks is still quite early. 
Continue to follow up with your surgeon and review your pre and post photos and point out your concerns. Rushing into to revision procedures is almost always a mistake, as the tissues are not in a favorable stage of wound healing for 9-12 months.

Darab Hormozi, MD · Answer

For 5 weeks after surgery, you look fine.  There is a natural amount of scar in your eyelid after surgery that will resolve over the next six months allowing the eyelids to relax and stretch.  You should relax and let the healing take place.

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