{"id":4080,"date":"2019-10-22T15:55:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T21:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artefacial.com\/?p=4080"},"modified":"2025-05-23T16:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T22:05:22","slug":"what-is-the-best-treatment-for-a-droopy-eyelid-af","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artefacial.com\/en\/in-the-news\/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-a-droopy-eyelid-af\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best treatment for a droopy eyelid? Buen D\u00eda national TV Channel 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

A droopy eyelid, also known as ptosis, is a prevalent condition that affects the upper eyelids and results in a noticeable asymmetry in their position. As a consequence, one eye looks smaller than the other. However, in some individuals, both eyelids may be droopy. In such cases, the person appears to be sleepy or tired. Eyelid ptosis<\/a> can be congenital, meaning it appears since birth, or it may be acquired later in life. The latter is usually a manifestation of age-related weakness of the muscle responsible for raising the eyelid.<\/p>\n

The first step towards treatment for a droopy eyelid consists in making a differential diagnosis with excess skin (dermatochalasis) and a droopy eyebrow. Once the proper diagnosis has been made, the surgeon operates to raise the eyelid to its normal position. The goal is to achieve symmetry in eyelid height.<\/p>\n

In this interview, Dr. G\u00f3mez explains the causes of droopy eyelid and how to make a distinction between ptosis and excess eyelid skin. He also explains the different alternatives to treat these conditions.<\/p>\n