My 12 months baby has, from time to time, her left eyelid was bigger than the right one. We made the RNS at 11 months. We managed to make 2 (two) clean impulses. The second response was stronger then first. We visited the Ophthalmology, during a ptosis episode. She told us that the girl has just one extra fold to the eyelid and that what she has is not ptosis. Lately, I observed that the ptosis episodes are more frequent and last longer than before. What is your opinion, is this ptosis or not?
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Dear ndelong97, You appear to have hooded eyelids which are typically genetic in nature. I would perform an upper lid blepharoplasty to even out the hooding and give you a more rested appearance and botox to the brows to help correct the symmetry. I would not suggest the botox injections done...
It is not uncommon for age-related ptosis to worsen later in the day but it would be best to evaluate for myasthenia gravis as the others have suggested since this can be a serious neurological condition. Discuss it with your surgeon.
I agree with you that your results are not ideal. Once you have completely healed (in about 3 months), if you aren't happy with your result, I would suggest you get an opinion from another physician. A "Flowers" procedure may be required to match the sulcus position of the oposite eye.