Can ptosis surgery help my eyes become a little upturned? (Photos)

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Hi! I currently have a little bit of a sleepy look to my eyes and have been told I have heavy eyelids. I was recommended to do a bilateral ptosis correction, which some doctors told me would relieve some of the heaviness I feel throughout the day. I, however, wanted a procedure that would "feminize" my eyes so to speak and wanted something that would lift the outer edges of my eyes so to appear more upturned. Can a ptosis correction slightly do that? I heard there are other procedures like canthoplasties, but i'm not sure i would be a good candidate. What is the difference between the two?

Young Min Im, MD, PHD · Answer

Ptosis correction is a procedure that strengthens the eyelid muscles responsible for lifting the upper eyelid. These muscles can become weak or stretched over time, making it difficult to fully open the eyes. As a result, the upper eyelids may droop and cover part of the pupil, creating a sleepy or tired appearance.Through ptosis correction, the levator muscle is shortened, allowing the eyes to open wider and appear more awake and alert. This surgery typically does not change the shape or angle of the outer corners of the eyes.However, because the eyelid is open bigger, the visible double eyelid crease height may appear smaller when the eyes are open. But you will look much fresher and brighter.If you’re specifically looking to lift the outer corners of the eyes, a different procedure such as temple lifting would be required. Temple lifting can raise the position of the eyebrows and slightly elevate the outer corners of the eyes, but it does not significantly alter the overall shape of the eyes.

Can ptosis surgery help my eyes become a little upturned? (Photos)

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