Bilateral ptosis surgery - My eyes are now open, my vision improved

I am age 51 and am now 3 months post Bilateral Ptosis repair and Brow Fixation with Dr Somia, and I am extremely happy with my results. My eyes are now open, my vision improved, my brows once again are even in height and I look natural and refreshed.

I had always had large open eyes, but had noticed that my eyes had gotten much smaller over the last 2-3 years and I now always looked half asleep with an eyebrow that would quizzically raise higher as the day went on. I consulted with Dr Somia about what was going on, who takes the time to carefully explain the impact of ageing on the eyelid function and vision, ptosis and how other muscles engage to try and compensate, and also how to repair. I was given the necessary referrals to have a visual field test to confirm his diagnosis, which also supports necessity for surgery under Medicare.

I am someone who is extremely careful in my selection of medical professionals, and had complete confidence in Dr Somia performing this procedure, not only from previous consults, reviews, recommendations from other Doctors but also in knowing he had undertaken a Fellowship in Oculoplastics.

The process of organising the procedure through the office was simple (despite needing to reschedule having contracted Covid prior to the original date). Dr Somia supplies Lidlift goggles which minimise bruising and swelling post operation, which work well as both were minimal in my case. Also included post-op were some Healite Treatments which I have to say you can actually feel working beneath the skin surface to speed wound healing - I was impressed with these!

At 3 months post operation, the small scars are already barely perceptible and will only continue to improve. Friends are now telling me how "fresh" I look and I feel my eyes are like the "old me" again.

I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Somia, and will definitely return to his surgery should I require any procedures in the future.