Method of Ptosis Repair - Connecting to Eyebrow?

in a ptosis correction, can the levator eyelid muscle be attached to the eyebrow muscle? which eyebrow muscle is connected to the levator? (such as the corrugator, or obicularis) or is this not possible. What is the [most] common way of ptosis repair?

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Mechanisms of upper eyelid ptosis repair

This may get a bit technical, but the most common technique of upper eyelid ptosis repair that I do is to advance the levator aponeurosis (fascial extension of the levator muscle) onto the upper lid cartilage plate. This assumes that there is proper muscle function of the levator muscle with an attenuated fascia. You describe a ptosis repair for a situation when the levator muscle is not functioning as in congenital, developmental, or myopathic conditions that... more

Ptosis Repair

You ask a very detailed question that requires in person eye and eyelid examination in order to correctly answer. Also there was no photos attached of the position of the upper eyelid in rest, opening, etc. Medically if you wikepedia ptosis eyelid repairs there are excellent explanations to options. I recommend you see at least 3 boarded surgeons in plastic or oculoplastics in your area, Los Angles has many great doctors.

The levator is never connected to the eyebrow.

Dear Credible There are a number of methods that we use to address upper eyelid ptosis. A lot depends on your exact issues. In assessing an droopy upper eyelid, it is important to determine the degree of ptosis, the effectiveness of the levator muscle that raises the upper eyelid, and the response to testing with eye drops. The most common types of ptosis surgery are anterior levator resection ptosis surgery and the conjunctival Muellerectomy ptosis repair.... more