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What Conditions Could Indicate Ptosis and the Need for Surgery?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Question viewed 111 times
Tags: eyelids, ptosis, candidate, droopy eye, reasons, surgery

I read that only people with drooping eyelids are candidates for this surgery (http://www.drmeronk.com/insidersguide/15.html). Who can have eyelid ptosis surgery?

4 answers to What Conditions Could Indicate Ptosis and the Need for Surgery?

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Eyelid ptosis

Upper lid ptosis means droopy upper eyelid. Ptosis surgery is for those who have ptosis. There are various degress of ptosis. There are also causes of pseudoptosis, meaning things that immitate ptosis, such excess upper lid skin, brow droopiness, etc. Consult an oculoplastic surgeon. Dr Taban
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Doesn't make sense that we don't fix if if isn't present? A better question might be: Do I have ptosis and will it be a factor if I am considering ptosis surgery. Many people considering cosmetic eyelid surgery have upper eyelid ptosis and are not aware of this fact. More shocking is that often their surgeon missed the ptosis as well. The cosmetic eyelid surgery seems to unmask or is wrongly assumed to have caused the ptosis. If you are properly... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Ptosis can vary

PPtosis is a term that means "droop", and it can be applied to various body parts. The full term for eyelids is blepharoptosis, but is usually shortened to ptosis.There are different degrees of eyelid ptosis and if it is severe enough, it can lead to visual field obstruction. In some cases, insurance may cover surgery to repair this problem. But often ptosis repair is done for cosmetic reasons when the amount of droop is mild. Ptosis needs to be differentiated from excess upper... more
A.J. Amadi, MD

Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Ptosis of the eyelids

Ptosis of the upper eyelids is a term for laxity or drooping of skin in the upper eyelids. There are varying degrees of ptosis. Many patients with mild to extreme ptosis will have an upper lid blepharoplasty to correct the problem. Any patient who falls in these categories may be a candidate for blepharoplasty. Upon consultation it is decided what procedure is best to treat the ptosis. With some patients an endoscopic browlift may be performed in conjunction with the blepharoplasty. The... more
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

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