Revisional Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) Surgery - Dr. Kami Parsa, Beverly Hills

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A 24 year old female underwent a cosmetic procedure to reduce her frown lines and also eliminate a scar on her forehead that she got as a kid.

Using a newly developed technique, the plastic surgeon went in through her eyelids to get to the scar tissue and release the brow muscles.

While recovering she noticed that she had lost the use of her right upper eyelid. This caused her a loss of visual field because her drooping eyelid was covering nearly 50 percent of her eye.

Alerting her surgeon to this problem, a 2nd surgery was scheduled to identify and correct the cause of the ptosis. Following her 2nd surgery, the ptosis only became worse.

Realizing there was a serious breakdown in care, she began researching other doctors who specialized in people born with this condition and quickly scheduled a consultation with oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kami Parsa.

During her initial consultation with Dr. Parsa, he immediately reconized what the anatomical problem was and assured her that is was something that could be fixed. Following her surgery with Dr. Parsa her expectations were blown out of the water and she now has 100% recovery of her eyelid.

Ptosis, pronounced toe-sis, is the medical term for drooping of the upper eyelids. The droopy eyelid can be mild to severe. People who have ptosis may complain that people tell them they look "tired or lazy." Because of a constant effort to raise the eyelids it is not uncommon to also complain of fatigue and tension headaches.

Dr. Kami Parsa specializes exclusively in reconstructive, revisional and cosmetic surgery of the eyes and surrounding tissue. His expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery has made him the choice for patients who have had previous plastic surgery and now need revisional surgery around the eyes.

In addition to maintaining a busy surgical practice, Dr. Parsa is involved in several humanitarian organizations. He is the President of Universal Children's Medical Fund, a non-profit organization committed to delivering surgical care and education to children in developing countries. He is an active volunteer surgeon for International Kids Fund and has participated in numerous reconstructive surgeries through this organization. One of these cases was recently featured in an hour-long special entitled A New Face for Marlie on Discovery Health Channel.

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[smooth1489]

I was born with a slight ptosis in my right eye. I went in for corrective surgery about a month ago, but unfortunately it's worse now than it was before. I'll soon be heading for a second surgery, so I'm wondering what the normal post surgery care is. Are there any limitations? After my surgery I was told I could resume my normal routine right away, which includes a lot of working out. This seems odd to me. I was also told to look up/down 10 times each day. Any help appreciated. Thanks

[sporemedical]

There are multiple ways to correct a droopy eyelid. It depends on the cause of it. I am not sure what procedure you had. Typically we tell patients to avoid exercise for 3 weeks. I do not know why he wants you to look up and down 10 times a day since every time you look around you are doing that anyways. I hope this helps. Good luck with your next procedure. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact my office at 310 777 8880 to set up a consultation.

Sincerely,

Kami Parsa, MD

[hiddenplagues]

I have the same condition and honeslty I hate my life because of it.

Everyday is an ongoing battle with myself i hate looking at myself in the mirror I hate taking pictures because no matter what i can never hide the way my eye looks

I hate going to school, I hate anything social. I even hate leaving my house just because of this condition, I don't know but i'm just sick of everything. I see my eye doctor in june hopefully he can fix it.

I'm glad your surgery went well, best of luck to you

[sporemedical]

Hi hiddenplagues

How did your visit to your eye doctor go? I hope they were able to help with your situation. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

[katuray33]

handsome doctor hehehhh

[MrSuperpm1]

@MrSuperpm1 I am very jealous of you, you can now live with happiness.. too bad for me. btw, congratulations!

[MrSuperpm1]

I have Ptosis too, its like living while slowly dying, i hate when taking pictures, my eyes doesn't look good when cameras are above me, i just hate it, sometimes i feel like I want to die, I wanna be like the other teens that could look any angles they want without trying to raise their damn eyebrows just to make the vision equal, whenever i walk I always look down so people won't see what kind of curse I have. I wish i could have the same surgery as that.. but I dont have money for that :'(

[edymasta]

How i end up here i was searching for nightmares

[Firiouz]

Dr Parsa, I am 18 and I've had this condition on my left eyelid since i was about maybe around 12 or 13, I hate looking at myself , I hate talking to people, and Ive had surgery done before but no results just made it worse. I even wear shades and lie to people and say I wear them because I am " light sensitive ". Im tired of living like this , please help !

[Yasii1]

An Iranian doctor. Good job, thats how smart we are :D

[bkhex]

how much does the surgery cost?



[Lillieebear]

@TearsDontFaall omg i know exactly how you feeel!!! my eyes are getting teary because I thought I was the only one with this condition! and i try to hide it with bangs and it really does work but i have been wearing bangs for 5 years now and i am getting sick and tired of always having to worry about my bangs..like always thinking omg can they see my eye!?? and it makes eye contact really really awkward for me. but im at a point where i just dont want to hide behind the curtains (my bangs) =/

[Lillieebear]

What type of surgery is it called when they fix a droopy eyelid, but they open up the eyebrow? because I have a scar on my eyebrow and I was born with a droopy eyelid and i do recall having to get surgery and i noticed i have a scar under the hair on my eyebrows.

[TheEva4ever]

@oculoplasticsurgery where can I get information about Dr. Parsa's biography? Thanks.

[DestinOmura]

I have a lazy eye just my right eye is smaller is there any surgery to make it the same size as my left one?