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20 Years Old. Born with Ptosis in Left Eye.. - Mesa, AZ
UPDATED FROM kid101
1 time ptosis (need answers)
So I had upper eyelid surgery about 2 years ago. I’m kinda happy with results .. So here’s my little story and please feel free to comment anything !!! When I wake up in the morning my eyes feels great !! They’re wide open and kinda normal .. so after a long day of work or being outside running errands . I like to smoke a little cannabis to relax . So after I’m stoned , my eyes gets droopy again and starts to get stuck when I blink ... and it really irritates me . Or if I drink a lot of beer I get the “droop” or sticky blink eye thing . My eye doctor said the next step would be getting an “eyebrow lift” I just don’t like how my eyelid gets stuck !? What are my option after my “eye lift surgery”
UPDATED FROM kid101
Upper eyelid surgery ***1 year 4 months****
It worked!! Absolutely happy with my recovery. You really need to try this it will really change your life. I really hated mine I would never like to go out anywhere. Even at Family parties I couldn't drink or anything cuz my I would droop like a mother effer. Now that I got this upper eyelid surgery I feel great I feel better I feel more confident in myself. Even people say they can't even tell or people say that I do anything with my I keep it to myself. I just know that it really worked. The key to success is drinking a lot of water and stay very healthy keep hydrated don't look that in the face. You know what I mean. I always drink my water all day everyday have my face refreshed and healthy-looking no tired eyes. So I'm just letting you guys know this really works.
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January 1, 2018
yay so happy for you!! i have a slightly droopy eyelid that definitely droops more when i drink. thinking of getting it done, but mostly for vanity, can’t really say that it affects my sight but i am definitely self conscious about it. how much did it cost, or was it covered for you?
K
January 1, 2018
Get it!!! Its worth it!!
My insurance covered it. If you have insurance, you have to say it bothers your vision or else it won't cover you.
My insurance covered it. If you have insurance, you have to say it bothers your vision or else it won't cover you.
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NW
January 15, 2018
How was the pain and the recovery? Were you out from work long? I need this procedure but I am a bit afraid of the pain.

L
January 20, 2018
that’s awesome you’re happy with your results! please post a picture of your final result! thanks!
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Hello, I was born with ptosis in my left eye at...
Hello, I was born with ptosis in my left eye at birth. I visited my personal doctor and he sent me to an eye specialist. They did three different drops in my eyes. Then measured in CM. It was 1.5 dropped. Waitied a week for responce took another test same place different doctor. I took a vision test. Missed alot in my ptosis eye. Now they are sending me to a plastic surgeon may 18th. I work 12 hour shifts outside work installing windows. Half the day at work i see myself in the mirror. My eye is really droppy. I feel it could be at 2.0 CM. When im out in the sun it feel it getting worst. I lift my eyelid with my eyebrow from time to time to make it look less lazy in front of people. When im alone i relax my eyes and feel it dropping. It runs in my family. I feel like i got the worst ptosis in the family. Mom and dad dont have It. Only my older sis. I am the middle child. Younger sister doesnt have it. Runs in my dads family. bothers me alot. Sorry if im not making scence. What i really want to know if i have a chance to have this corrected.. Please let me know with answers. Thank you appreciate any help!
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E
May 17, 2016
Good luck. I am sure surgery can fix this for you! I hope you have insurance.
K
May 18, 2016
Thank you!! Im praying! Yes i do have insurance. They just dont really cover the surgery. I got accepted to a plastic surgeon . they say in arizona if you dont make it that far forget it. I dont have a choice on the right doctor. Im just going to who my insurance covers and deal with. Hope theyre good and fix this lazy eye.. Do you have ptosis?
E
May 18, 2016
No, but I sympathized when I saw your photograph. This is not just an appearance thing: I can see that it affects your reading and daily functioning. (I just had a vanity non-surgical nose job.)
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May 18, 2016
https://www.realself.com/find/California/Los-Angeles/Oculoplastic-Surgeon/Kenneth-Steinsapir Check this doctor out I asked a question about my eyelids and he suggested I have this same type of surgery he seems to be well informed

R
September 5, 2018
I do and I am so self conscious about it. Let me know how it goes. Good luck.

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T
May 18, 2016
Yes, it can definitely be fixed. I had my ptosis surgery in September and am so happy that I did it. I'm 49, and should have done it ages ago. Make sure you do your homework and find the right doctor. Have them show you pictures of previous ptosis surgeries they have performed and check them out thoroughly.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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