I had my first ptosis surgery in Feb. 2015, done internally. I had a correction surgery performed by a different surgeon in June 2017, done externally this time. I feel as though this one has failed also. Not sure what my options are at this point. I had a difficult time with recovery both times. I’ve tried the Upneeq drops as well, they are okay but seems to open both top and bottom lid and make my eye look overcorrected. I also have noticeable dryness with the drops. Insight much appreciated!
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You have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis. The eyes are more round than almond. This suggests that in addition to upper eyelid ptosis, you also have mild disinsertion of the lateral canthus. You also have significant bilateral eyebrow compensation. Your brain is holding your eyebrows up to help...
You have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis and eyebrow compensation. The right eyebrow is somewhat more compensated than the left causing the two eyes to look so different. Please be aware that it is so common for eyelid surgeons to mismanage this situation. The most popular ptosis surgery is the...
What you need here is surgery to address your upper eyelid ptosis. You have a partial central levator disinsertion. That means that the Muellerectomy (so-called scarless, or posterior approach) ptosis surgery will not be right for you because it will adequately repair the upper eyelid issues....