How painful is a mullerocotemy?

Pain after surgery on the underside of the lid aka internal ptosis aka muller muscle surgery can be a very pleasant operation with proper planning.  Because the sutures are on the insider of the lid, you feel some irritation on the eyes which can be treated with lubrication after surgery.

Hi. As the other surgeons have already posted, mullerectomy is usually not painful. I typically perform this procedure under local anesthesia. I apply numbing cream for 20-40 minutes first. Then inject local anesthesia (some patients feel a slight pinch from the local injection). Some patients take an oral sedative if they are nervous. The procedure takes about 15 minutes. There is minimal post operative discomfort (I often place a bandage contact lens to help prevent irritation from the sutures). Most patients have some swelling and blurry vision for about a week after surgery.For patients that are anxious, mullerectomy can be performed with IV sedation at an outpatient surgery center. Good luck! Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.