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How long would it take to fully recover from ptosis surgery?

I had ptosis surgery 1 week ago, and my eye still has some swelling and numbness. And they still don’t look symmetrical after 1 week.

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on May 17, 2019
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