Ptosis (Droopy Eyelid) Surgery
Restore your full field of vision and achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance by permanently correcting droopy eyelids.
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What is Ptosis?
Ptosis is the medical term for a drooping upper eyelid. It can affect one or both eyes. When the eyelid droops significantly, it can cover the pupil and block your upper field of vision. It can also cause eye fatigue from constantly raising your eyebrows to see.
Ptosis can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in life due to aging, muscle weakness, or nerve damage.
The Surgical Procedure
Ptosis surgery is an outpatient procedure designed to lift the eyelid back to its natural, healthy position. It is performed by an Oculoplastic Surgeon (a specialist in eyelid and facial surgery around the eye).
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Muscle Tightening
The surgeon makes a tiny incision in the natural crease of the eyelid and tightens the levator muscle (the muscle responsible for lifting the lid).
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Sling Operation
In severe cases where the levator muscle is extremely weak (often in children), the surgeon may use a "sling" to attach the eyelid to the forehead muscles, allowing the forehead to lift the lid.
Recovery & Results
Because the incisions are made in the natural creases of the eye, scars are typically invisible once fully healed.
What to Expect Post-Surgery:
- Swelling and bruising around the eye are common for the first 1 to 2 weeks.
- Ice packs and head elevation are recommended for the first 48 hours to minimize swelling.
- You may have difficulty fully closing your eye while sleeping during the initial healing phase; lubricating ointment will be provided to prevent the eye from drying out.