Eyelid Ptosis Surgery

Question: 23 yrs old and ptosis eyelid surgery? i was born with ptosis on my left eyelid. When i was a kid i had two surgeries for this but it never really worked or lasted long. im 23 and i still have it and gotten used to it. But since i was a kid i avoided eye contact with people but now i only kinda do it to some people. i cant afford surgery cuz i dont have insurance or nothing. why didnt the past surgeries work??? i hate looking people in the eyes, i feel like such a loser.

Answer: There's this YOU, inside of that shell you wear called your body. And the real YOU, way down deep in there is pure, clean, quiet, brilliant, soft .... love, so to speak. On top of all that are the experiences of your life that you put on like coats or shirts or ?. This makes you, you, with the little quirks, physical characteristics, attitudes, behavioral temperament,.. all of it. I'd ask you, what is it inside you that makes yourself feel of some value to yourself, that you've decided OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS ARE MORE VALID THAN YOUR OWN! There are many, many actors we all know who display a funny eye issue, such as Colombo. But you remember how he was in the character, the wisdom, the intelligence, the gentleness, the curiosity, the funny quirks. That's what made up the character. So why would a ptotic eye, though it may make you very self aware, influence who you are? People will know you as the very great guy who did such nice things for others, was kind or gentle, helpful, a great dad, a wonderful son or father or... If the ptosis is repairable, get it fixed. What's hard about that? And especially if it is the cause of such distress. If you try and it doesn't work all that well, then you TRIED. And you'll feel less 'bothered' by the thing that no one can fix, cuz no one can fix the thing! There are many reasons for ptosis. You can get the lid lifted, but one has to be careful when lifting a lid, or suspending it such as in a brow suspension, or other muscle redirecting surgery, and that is if the lid is too high and won't close, then you'll get all that exposure inflammation because you can't blink 'right'. Talk to plastics, ophthalmic plastics rather than regular plastic surgery. Find the ophthalmologist who went into plastics rather than the plastic guy who does lids. Also talk to pediatric ophthalmologists as they deal with this specific problem all the time. After 3 or 4 opinions you'll have an idea of the course you want to pursue, the risks, the complications and which of the doctors you would rather do the surgery.

Question: How much will a eyelid ptosis surgery cost??

Answer: Cosmetic Surgery (including facelift/ breast enhancement tummy tuck./blepaharoplasty /lipo/hair transplant) is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cosmetic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for international patients as cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance in USA or by the stinking NHS in UK They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star . My cousin got her blepaharoplasty surgery in India and he is more than very happy with the results.He is all praise for this forerunners healthcare companyfor the services they provided her.He paid just 30% of the cost what she was quoted in USA and it was like a wonderful vacation for her.Excellent stay,food, best surgeons-he just couldnt stop talking.hope this helps. http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

Question: Surgery for eyelid ptosis!? PLEASE HELP!? Okay so I have ptosis, which is where an eyelid is kinda droopy, I absoloutely hate it! I've had it since I was born, it's mild, but it still bugs me so much to look at picture of myself or in the mirror. I am considering surgery? I'm still young , I'm 15, but I really want it. I was wondering if it is considered cosmetic? Or would it be covered by insurance for some kind of medical surgery? Roughly how much would it cost?

Answer: I think that in the US most insurances will cover it if it is obstructing your vision by 30%. You should go to an ophthalmologist that does blepharoplasty and have them give you a health exam for your eye, and a consultation for the proceedure and then see what it would cost. You might be surprised as it might be a bad thing for you in the next couple of years to be driving at night and have your pupils dilate and get less light becuase of the ptosis. It is not just a cosmetic deal here, it can cause you trouble. Check it out.

Question: is external ptosis surgery safer then inside the eyelid? for someone who gets pretty nervous would the exterior ptosis be safer?

Answer: Yes external is safer.....less chance of levater muscle damage elevation....less chance of permanent complications. For non-surgical non medical options you can try collegen replacement solution called Igene (or similar products made available through cosmetic companies)......also....stay out of UV light.

Question: Can you harm your eyelid ptosis by straining? I have eyelid ptosis (have had surgery) and astigmatism, I'm supposed to wear glasses but i dont and my mom keeps telling me that i will harm my surgery by straining looking at my computer screen at work.

Answer: No it wont harm your ptosis, but it will make your eyes more tired if you do not wear you glasses. you will find that your lids will droop more when you are tired, so it is best to wear your glasses

Question: Anyone had surgery for ptosis (drooping) of the eyelid? Good experiences, bad experiences? Any hints or tips to alleviate the condition without resorting to surgery? EDIT: Mainy interested in those who've had this operation as a medical necessity, but would also like to hear any details from those who've had this proceedure cosmetically. Thanks!

Answer: There really aren't any hints or tips for alleviating the ptosis. Unfortunately, the muscle which lifts the eyelid has lost it's ability to function properly. Without surgery, there really aren't any other proven methods to restore it. Having it done as a medical necessity is better simply because if you have health insurance it will help cover the costs. The best hint I can give you is to have it done by a surgeon of Oculoplasty or an Ophthalmologist vs a Cosmetic Surgeon. And choose one that has a lot of experience. Generally speaking, you should have good results and hopefully it will improve your superior and peripheral vision. Downsides are overcorrection which can cause the eyelids to peak and make the eyes not close properly, which can cause corneal problems related to dryness. Also understand that you will most likely need to have it repeated in 10 yrs or so. Good luck...Hope all goes well.

Question: i had ptosis surgery done over 4 months since surgery ok to evaluate at this time whether to make correction? its been 4 months since i had a ptosis surgery to tighten my eyelid. its not as high as i would of liked. my question is 4 months enough time to evaluate whether to reoperate?

Answer: absolutely 2 months is long enough

Question: is the only way to fix or help "drooping eyelid" ptosis repair (plastic surgery)?

Answer: If you are asking if there is a surgical correction to drooping eyelid, aka ptosis of the eyelid, the answer is yes. There are several different surgeries, depending on the exact condition and state.

Question: eyelid ptosis questions..........plz help plz plz plz.........? i have congenital eyelid ptosis and i have some questions about it: 1: will my kids have this? no one in my family has had this except me:( 2: my levator muscle function is 5-6mm im not sure. is that good? 3: the ptotic lid is 4mm lower than the non-ptotic lid. will surgery be able to return it to its normal position? i mean if i get the surgery will anyone know that i ever had ptosis before? 4:if i get ptosis surgery, will my eyelid close completely when i sleep at night? 5: by all the info that i have given you, do you think ptosis surgery is a good option for me? will the eyelids look the same afterwards? will they function the same? plz i need answers i just cant stop thinking about this!!!!!!!!!!!!! i need people who now what they are talking about to answer.

Answer: I am providing a few links with info on ptosis and blepharoplasty (lid surgery). Hope this will help.

Question: How much is eye lid (ptosis) surgery in the UK? I am 12, and wanting to know how much surgery for ptosis is as I have a lazy eye. Basically, drooping of a eyelid, only on one eye though. I really hate this so much it makes me feel so ugly, just wondering how much surgery for this is?

Answer: You do not have to pay for this surgery in the UK. You can get treated on the NHS. However, at the age of 12 the consultants many be reluctant to do any sort of surgery yet as you are still growing. Best advise is to talk to your GP or optician about this. They will be able to give you advise specific to your eyes

Question: Do you have ptosis (droopy) of the eyelid? or had surgery to correct it? i have a slightly droopy eye - about 2 millimeters different which doesn't affect my vision but looks uneven and wonky. Thoughts about sugery? thanks!

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Question: Has anyone ever had surgery for a drooping eyelid? I believe the proper name for drooping eyelid is Ptosis. My fiancee is 48, and I have finally convinced him to have this surgery. I looked it up on the net of things to expect, but I would like to know from anyone who has went through this, or knew someone who did, how was it? Please tell me everything you remember about the pre-surgery to post-surgery. Any problems, hurt, etc.? Thank you.

Answer: My father had a surgery for the same condition back in '89. It's been almost 20 years, and medicine and surgical techniques have come a long way....but he hated it. The effects were great, but the procedure brought him intense pain and agony that lasted about 3 weeks. But afterwards, he was fine, and could see again without having a surprised look on his face from trying to lift his eyelids. Nonetheless, with today's anesthesia and properly trained surgeons, it shouldn't be too bad at all. Just realize you may have to baby him for like a week or two after the procedure till he can get back to his regular activities.

Question: What is eyelid surgery like? I am going for eyelid surgery on my left eyelid for congential ptosis. What is it like? What should I expect?

Answer: My grandma had it down because it was obstructing her eyesight. She was kind of sore but other then that she was fine. Good luck and dont worry you will be fine.

Question: question about my ptosis surgery recovery? i had eyelid surgery about 30 days ago and its still swollen, doctor said give it 3 months but its so frustrating anyone else have this type of procedure?

Answer: My 5 year old son had the surgery about 4 weeks ago and it is also still swollen. The doctor has not told us it would take 3 months, he seems surprised that it is still swollen.

Question: A few questions about ptosis surgery? I got a Fascanella-Servat procedure done on Monday and my eyelid is so swollen right now that I can't tell whether or not the surgery helped. How long does it generally take until the eyelid will be at it's final height? Is there anything to do to take the swelling down? (My doctor said ice only helps for the first 48 hours) Also, how long until I can wear eye-makeup again? Thanks for any advice you can give!

Answer: I had it done on my left eye and it took about a month and a half for the swelling to go completely away. Just a little swelling in the eye lid makes a big difference. We are only talking about the lid being raised a few mm afterall

Question: Does Eyelid Surgery Hurt? Hi, I have ptosis (drooping eyelid) on my right eyelid and both of my left lids turn inward, I'm really self consious about it so I'm going to get surgery this summer. I've never had any surgery before so I'm nervous does it hurt alot + will it scar? Thank You!!

Answer: My Mom had surgery like this a few years back. You will be asleep and will not feel anything. Afterwards you will have pain medication and ice will help. No scars.

Question: Is there any non surgery treatment for eye with Ptosis problem? i just got ptosis problem for my left eye recently after it got strained. the muscle behind the eyelids still feels abit hurt sometimes. im wondering if there is any treatments that can be done without going through surgery? is ptosis similar to what we call a sunken eye? will doing a "protein" shot methods on the eyelid to increare its collegon reduce the "sunken" look?

Answer: My mother had ptosis. She went to a bunch of different doctors and she had to have surgery. It was the only way for her. I read online about it and that was the only alternative I could see---surgery.

Question: hi i have a ptosis which makes my eyelid droopy and i need to find the price for surgery (im a guy) plz helppp im a guy plz no stupid answers and if your gonna come to say go to a doctor first or live with it dont come here cuz thats the whole point of the question.

Answer: You need to see an ophthalmologist first, if you haven't already. Sorry, had to be said. Most will do this type of lid surgery, and if it is documented as occluding your vision your insurance will likely cover it. Ask about it, they do it all the time and can let you know if you fit the criteria for a necessary surgery in the eyes of the almighty insurance company. You will have a much better chance of having it covered by an ophthalmologist than a plastic surgeon. One can be a medical necessity and the other may be considered cosmetic, and therefore not truly necessary.

Question: Can I have a "lazy eye" and a droopy eyelid (ptosis) at the same time, on the same eye? I had lasik eye surgery when I was 18. I am now 23 and have noticed that my right eye looks lazy and my eyelid is droopy. I also suffered from stys on my right eye at 18 and had to get them removed before my lasik eye surgery. My eye really does look lazy. I can notice this in all my pictures. My right eye has also become very bothersome. It feels tired most of the time. I am beginning to think that either the lasik surgery or the removal of the stys caused this ???... Maybe someone could kindly give me some insight. Thank you!!

Answer: Yes, you can have both a lazy eye and ptosis in the same eye concurrently. Like Princeidoc said, it could be a facial nerve palsy or possibly a Horner syndrome...that could or could not be related to your eye procedures. For the best assessment and options, you would want to see an oculoplastics surgeon...they can fix your ptosis usually with a blepharoplasty to raise the lid. A strabismus surgeon can help assess and give you options on the lazy eye (a lot of the strabismus surgeons actually work through a pediatric ophthalmology office). If findings do point to a nerve palsy, a consult with a neuro-ophthalmologist for both problems might be another option. Check with your optometrist for local specialists in your area to consult. Good luck!

Question: Will eyelid exercises be effective to cure mild congenital ptosis? Will eyelid exercises everyday,( for example moving the eyes up and down repeatedly or pressing the eyelid closed while trying to open it) help to treat mild ptosis at all or could it damage the underdeveloped muscle even more ? I don't want to have surgery because it's noticeable but not covering my pupil or anything. I want to do everything I can naturally to treat it.

Answer: no that wont help much. the surgery itself is not bad though.