How common is white line levator dehiscence? Including locating the elevator, mobilizing orbital fat, and anchor blepharoplasty.

December 8, 2016
Asked By:Salem2016 in Seattle, WA

One good surgeon has seen my eyes and told me that I have a complicated type of ptosis called a white line levator dehiscence. He suggested a surgery that - locating the elevator tendon, repositioning it into the upper eyelid at the level of the tarsus. - mobilizing anterior orbital fat to help fill the upper eyelid fold. - Anchor blepharoplasty to support the upper eyelid lashes.   But I am afraid that it could be very challenging and I will end up with disappointing results. Are they common?

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December 11, 2016

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 11, 2016

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 10, 2016

Answer: Good explanation

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 10, 2016

Answer: Good explanation

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 9, 2016

Answer: Ptosis

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 9, 2016

Answer: Ptosis

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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