When is the earliest and best time for ptosis revision surgery after failed 1st surgery? (Photo)

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I had an unsuccessful levator advancement surgery 4 weeks ago and this surgery did not improve my lid at all and my lid is as droopy as before. Surgeon wanted to do revision now because most of the swelling has gone down. Should I get revision now before a lot of scar tissue start forming or should I wait 3 to 6 months to heal completely first then do revision?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Do not let this surgeon hustle you back into surgery right now. There are very few opportunities to get these eyelids right. The more scared they are, the harder they are to fix. At this rate you will be left with nothing to work with. If you eye were exposed after ptosis surgery, there is urgency to do surgery sooner rather than later. When the eyelid is heavy, you have time. I recommend letting the eyelid heal 6 to 12 months. In the mean time, you have an opportunity to seek second opinions. What makes you think if you have revision surgery with the same surgery, that you will have a different outcome?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Usually best to wait 3+ months before considering additional ptosis surgery. There are always exceptions as need more information and evaluation in consultation to give you accurate answer.

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