Ptosis overcorrection. Any thoughts as to what I should do? Will massage and time help correct this? (photos)

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I had my second ptosis surgery 8 days ago - my first surgery made no difference to the eye and it dropped again, this surgery the eyelid has been stitched much tighter by my surgeon and has resulted in an over correction. The surgeon mentioned at the time it was better to over correct as he believed the lid would relax and drop. I'm very concerned as the eye looks awful and is hung up when I look down.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It is a question that your surgeon is best equipped to answer. He knows what was done and what sutures are done and how patients heal in his/her hands. There is pros and cons and operating too early. Communicate with your surgeon.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photo. Your eyelid is elevated too high and appears tethered upon downgaze. From the look of your left upper eyelid in the photographs, revision is something I would strongly consider at this point. Have a comprehensive evaluation performed by an Oculoplastic Surgeon for appropriate guidance. Good luck.

Damon B. Chandler, MD · Answer

Your question is a good but challenging one! Ptosis ("toe-sis") is a drooping of the eyelid due to a weakness of the eyelid muscle. Ptosis surgery is very technical and requires great precision to have a natural, beautiful outcome.  Few surgeons are masters at this condition. Even in the best hands this surgery can be quite tough to achieve symmetry. You are very early in your recovery from your second operation, and the left upper eyelid has issues that might be correctable. Please discuss with your surgeon, and if you are not comfortable with him/her, please seek a second-opinion. Ptosis is never simple or easy -- you need a true expert at this point. You can review my results to see what I have offered my patients. 
Damon B. Chandler, MD
Harvard-Penn Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon

Flora Levin, MD, FACS · Answer

At 8 days, you are still early in the recovery process and swollen. If you have not seen your surgeon yet for your first post-operative visit, I would discuss this soon. Depending on the examination, he may decide to revise it or suggest massaging to bring it down. Best of luck.

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