“Droopy eyelids” is a general term used to describe aged or tired eyes due to the presence of redundant tissue hanging over the eyelashes. Although this term is convenient, it is inaccurate. True ptosis (droopy eyelid) occurs when the height of the upper eyelid has dropped as a result of levator muscle weakness or stretching of its aponeurosis.
Eyelid ptosis must be distinguished from other causes of eyelid aging, such as lax skin (dermatochalasis) and brow descent. Redundant skin may be addressed with a superior blepharoplasty, while brow descent requires an endoscopic brow lift.
Once the right diagnosis – of ptosis- has been made, the surgeon can recommend the best option to treat the condition, surgical or otherwise. Ptosis repair is commonly performed by oculoplastic surgeons. In most cases, it is an outpatient procedure done under local anesthesia. The recovery is relatively quick and painless.
In this webinar Dr. Gómez talks about the diagnosis and surgical treatment of eyelid ptosis, as well as the recovery process and potential risks of the operation.
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