GiGi
United Kingdom
My mum travelled from the UK to Turkey in January 2025 for ptosis surgery on her right eye and upper and lower blepharoplasty on both eyes. After surgery, her right eye appeared noticeably larger and she developed ongoing functional issues, including difficulty fully closing the eye.
She returned in May 2025 for corrective surgery, which did not resolve the problem. After this, the only advice given was eyelid massage, despite the surgeon being aware that my mum has keratoconus, a condition where eye rubbing or pressure is contraindicated.
After a full year of healing, further revision was discussed. Although scar and muscle release was proposed, the surgeon confirmed that skin grafting or skin recruitment would not be considered even if eyelid closure remained inadequate.
Given the persistence of functional problems after two surgeries and the lack of contingency planning, we did not feel it was safe to proceed. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this surgeon.
Eye Specialist Consultation
29 January, 2026



