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Ptosis overcorrection—how long post-op is it fixable? (photos)

erinaustinJan 6, 2014
About 3 weeks ago, I had surgery (by an oculoplastic surgeon) to correct mild ptosis, which resulted in a severe overcorrection. My surgeon performed corrective surgery, but as the swelling has gone down, the lid still looks substantially overcorrected. I have to force it closed, and it comes open when I'm sleeping. I went to see my surgeon, and he said to massage it downward and that he'll see me again in two months. If my eyes are still this asymmetrical in two months, will it still be possible to fix?

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Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answered on Jan 9, 2014
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answered on Jan 8, 2014
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