Will insurance cover ptosis revision surgery?

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I had a bilateral mullerectomy done about 2 months ago covered by insurance because it effected my vision. The first couple days after surgery I could see a differece but now they look almost the same as before except my right is isn't even with my left one. Will insurance cover a revision? If so will it be cheaper or will my surgeon do a revision for a lower cost?

Jessica Lattman, MD · Answer

I would discuss this with your surgeon. Often is results are not as expected, a surgeon will do a revision at no cost. But this is usually discussed before the initial surgery.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

The Mullerectomy is very popular with eyelid surgeons.  They like it because the anatomy is simple and the surgery can be done very quickly. That means that now, 80% of the time, patients get a Mullerectomy.  In my opinion, your type of result is very common with this surgery.  In many cases, a careful pre-operative eyelid assessment will predict that the Mullerectomy will fail.  You also have upper eyelid lash ptosis.  This needs to be corrected with a very fussy anterior levator resection ptosis surgery and an anchor blepharoplasty with a hard upper eyelid crease. Your current eyelid surgeon does not do this type of aesthetic reconstructive surgery.  The work is also not covered by health insurance.  I would be very cautious about letting this surgeon revise your eyelids.  There is a profound risk that you will be make worse.

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