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Will I need a correction if ptosis still present after surgery?

I just had ptosis surgery on my right upper eyelid 9 days ago. I don’t see any results still see my eye droopy. it’s a bit swollen will it correct itself and open more or will I need correction?

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
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