Conjunctivo-mullerectomy Ptosis Surgery

asked 11 months ago by Diana22x in Ireland
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: ptosis, mullerectomy, terminology

My oculoplastic surgeon said my creased upper eyelids may benefit from.. "conjunctivomullerectomy ptosis surgery" What exactly is conjunctivomullerectomy ptosis surgery? What does it entail?. Thanks :)

5 answers to Conjunctivo-mullerectomy Ptosis Surgery

Eyelid Surgery

Have your Oculoplastic surgeon what he/she is going to include in this procedure with regard to fat removal, skin removal, etc.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Mullerectomy is a great way to fix upper eyelid ptosis

A mullerectomy is a great way to address upper eyelid ptosis. Although not all ptosis can be addressed with this technique it is very effective in achieving consistent results. The upper eyelid is everted (like many a thrid grade boy did to get attention) and a clamp is placed over the undersurface of the eyelid and the contents of the clamp (mullers muscle and conjunctiva) are cut and a suture is placed. This avoids a skin incision although very often it is combined with a... more

Robert Schwarcz, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

Conjunctivomuellerectomy

Diana22x, Conjunctivomuellerectomy (or "muellerectomy" for short) is a procedure for tightening the muscle that lifts the eyelid. It has a number of advantages over the traditional method for lifting the eyelid. First and foremost, muellerectomy provides more predictable outcomes than traditional eyelid lifting procedures. Also, this procedure does not require you to open your eyes during surgery to titrate the surgery and it does not require a skin incision... more

Michael McCracken, MD
Boulder Oculoplastic Surgeon

The Muellerectomy is one of two main types of ptosis surgery for the upper eyelids.

The upper eyelids commonly droop due to relative weakness of the tendon that raises the upper eyelid. There can be weakness in the muscle also. Testing done by the oculoplastic surgeon evaluates the relative contribution of these factors. The muellers muscle is a thin muscle in the upper eyelid that helps to create that surprised look when we are frightened. It turns out that removal of a strip of this muscle together with the overlying conjunctiva can help lift up... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Conjunctivo-muellerectomy is an effective way to raise an upper eyelid

Conjuntivo-muellerectomy is an effective and popular type of ptosis surgery used to elevate a drooping upper eyelid. Conjunctivo-muellerectomy is performed by removing a precise length of 2 of the layers from the back of the upper eyelid. No skin incision is necessary. It is usually done under a light sedation in as outpatient surgery. Some oculoplastic surgeons may perform this in the office with local anesthetic. Your oculoplastic surgeon will be able to help you... more

Mark J. Lucarelli, MD
Madison Oculoplastic Surgeon

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