Droopy eyelids (ptosis) is one of the most common medical conditions seen by oculoplastic surgeons.
There are several causes of eyelid ptosis: congenital, muscular, neurological, to name a few.
Ptosis may be classified according to its severity, i.e., mild, moderate and severe. Severe ptosis is the hardest to treat.
In severe cases of ptosis the surgeon cannot elevate the eyelid with the usual technique. This is especially true when the cause is muscular or neurological.
The reason is that the eyelid muscle responsible for opening the eye has completely lost its function.
The only way to help these patients open their eyes is by fixating the eyelid to the frontalis muscle.
This surgical procedure is known as ptosis repair with frontalis fixation.
It is an outpatient surgery done under local anesthesia with mild sedation.
The operation takes approximately 45 minutes. Both upper eyelids are raised the same day. Surgery is painless and has a relatively quick recovery.
Swelling and bruising is normal and should be expected the first postoperative week.
The patient will have eyelid sutures as well as some sutures on the forehead.
Fortunately, the incisions heal very nicely, without leaving a visible scar.
Ten days after the operation. The patient is now able to open his eyes.
If you suffer from mild or severe ptosis that affects your quality of life, consult with a specialist.
At Arte Facial, we can help.
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