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myeyehurts
Miami Beach, FL

 
Has anyone had eye drooping after an upper bleph?
Forehead Lift, Brow Lift

I had upper eyelid blepharoplasty and a brow lift on both eyes 12 days ago. Seven days ago the upper lid on one eye started hanging down around my pupil.

I visited my doctor yesterday and he said the drooping is not what he expected and I may need to see an ophthalmologist if the ptosis does not get better.

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drcarloswolf


Plastic surgeon
Miami, FL
United States
View My Professional Profile 		  Droopy eyelid after eyelid surgery
December 2, 2009 10:23 AM

This is Not a common problem , but one that can occur. The problem you have may be that the surgeon weakened or cut your levator mechanism. If this remains you may need to have surgery (more)
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myeyehurts
Miami Beach, FL
United States 		 
December 3, 2009 12:58 PM

How long should I wait until I start looking into corrective surgery?
Who should do the correction, an ophthalmologist or a plastic surgeon?

Thank you for your reply Dr. Wolf.

Anyone who has anything to add please do so.



 



 

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