Ptosis Repair

Contents

1. What is Ptosis?
2. Would You Benefit from Ptosis Repair?
3. The Ptosis Repair Procedure
4. Ptosis Repair Recovery
5. Schedule a Consultation

Would You Benefit from Ptosis Repair?

Ptosis surgery can be considered for cosmetic or medical factors. Severely drooping eyelids sometimes make eyelid surgery necessary to restore a better quality of life. Candidate for ptosis repair should be in overall good health without serious eye conditions or other underlying medical problems. The following concerns can be treated during your reconstructive ptosis repair:

• Droopy eyelids that cause impaired vision
• Fatigue or headache from straining the forehead muscles
• Heavy feeling on the upper eyelids

If patients have significant amounts of sagging skin on the upper eyelid, ptosis repair can be combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) for optimal results. This can be discussed at your consultation along with any other questions or concerns you have about the procedure.

The Ptosis Repair Procedure

The ptosis repair procedure typically takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete, depending on the degree of ptosis and the surgical method used to correct it. Dr. Ghafouri will begin by making a small incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid. From this point, he will expose the levator muscle and either trim it to shorten it (in cases where it is stretched out) or tighten it if it has weakened. If the patient has significant amounts of excess upper eyelid skin, an eyelid lift or blepharoplasty may be performed at the time to achieve better cosmetic results. In mild cases of ptosis, a different muscle (Muller’s muscle) is tightened through an internal eyelid incision. Dissolvable sutures are then used to close the incision.

Ptosis Repair Recovery

Mild to moderate swelling and bruising around the eye area and temporary blurry vision are normal symptoms after ptosis repair. Patients often take 3-5 days off work but more strenuous exercise, including bending and lifting, should be avoided for 10-14 days. Contact lenses should also be avoided for 2-3 weeks or until the incisions have fully healed. Dr. Ghafouri can prescribe pain medication and lubricating eye drops to keep you comfortable during recovery and he will provide you with detailed post-operative instructions. Although future muscle weakening is possible, most patients can enjoy permanent results from this procedure.

Meet Dr. Ali Ghafouri

Dr. Ghafouri MD, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialized training in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. His exclusive specialization in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial surgery sets him apart from other plastic surgeons who practice a larger range of facial and body surgeries. The eyes are a complex and dynamic structure that requires the trained eye of an eyelid surgeon like Dr. Ghafouri to achieve the best possible results. He has performed over 12,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries, each with a personalized approach and commitment to exceptional results.

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