Ptosis revision - would it be best to revise now or should I wait? (Photo)

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i have congenital ptosis of the left eye, had 2 previous ops, i have just had a 3rd revision, this time it was over corrected a small amount intentionally, its been 10 days + still healing which i understand but it looks worse than before, the crease appears to be too high and more excess skin, it feels really heavy on the eyelash part of my lid, as i said I’m aware its still partially swollen, but i cant help but feel like this will be the end result. Would it be best to revise now or wait?

Lauren D. Mileo, MD · Answer

I usually wait 2-3 months after ptosis surgery before I assess the final eyelid height/appearance and consider revision. The muscle that was worked on is bruised/swollen and takes longer to heal than your eyelid skin.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

It is impossible to know how this eyelid will heal. Eyelids are not like car engines! A car engine, the more you work on them, the better they get. Eyelids, not so much. I strongly urge you and your eyelid specialist to not mess with these eyelids for at least 6 months. Your eyelid may or may not benefit from further revision in the future. However now is not the time. Given how swollen the eyelid tissues are, it is highly improbable that revising the eyelid right now will be beneficial. There is no substitute to a detailed in person assessment. Do not have revisional surgery now. You only get so many eyelid surgeries. Patience is what is needed now.

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