I had ptosis surgery (levator resection) almost exactly a year ago, and I my eyelid is still swollen. What should I do?

It is not unusual to have some exposure following eyelid surgery.  The main reason is that the lid and muscle are still swollen.  Generally this can take from one to three months before the final eyelid height settles.  For now, the best thing to do would be to use artificial tears and th...

It would be inaccurate to give advice based only on photos. What you need is an extensive examination to be able to determine the cause of this drooping and the best solution for it. Schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination and a detailed...

It's probably too soon too judge. Ptosis surgery results can vary based on the other procedures done with it, how much bleeding there was at the time of surgery and many, many factors.A picture would help us guide you better.

You were born without levator function on one eye. Congenital ptosis repair can allow you to open your eyes better but will never be able to completely match the function of the normal eyelid on the other side.  It appears that your surgeon was able to get your lid level close to the level of ...

Hi there, The lid height and contour are perfect, it looks like you had good surgery.  What I notice is that your brow looks higher on the right than the left, and there is some loss of volume above the fold.  I do not think that you have a surgical issue.  I would consider...

Hi Heysiania,  With any procedure, there are some rare yet serious risks. Although infection is generally rare with eyelid surgery, there is always a small chance with any surgery. From the pictures you uploaded, there are signs suggestion of infection and you should contact your plastic ...