I had a double upper blepharoplasty and ptosis repair on both eyes done at the same time 10 days ago. I have a peak in the middle of right eye. My eyes look so uneven, and very worried! I talked to the surgeon and he wants to wait for 1 month to give the swelling more time to settle, he does not recommend revision for 3 months. I know it's only day 10 but why does one eye heals so much faster and the other does not? I have to wear tinted glasses all the time now to disguise my appearance!
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May 13, 2018
Answer: The peaking is unlikely to resolve on its own.
You may very well develop ptosis later in the other eye. But you won't be worse off because you don't necessarily have to re-operate on the first eye again. Surprises are possible. As you mention the tests we do in the office usually predict the situation in the other eye, but the tests aren't 1...
Thank you for sharing your question. In severe cases of ptosis when the vision is affected the insurance companies will cover the cost. See an experienced Oculoplastic Surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and discussion of treatment options. Good luck,
Your result looks great and the surgeon did a wonderful job on a difficult case ( a second surgery for a notoriously tough problem--congenital ptosis).The swelling will get much better.Congrats!