Mid-60s, can my ptosis be treated with just eyelid surgery? (Photo)

Blepharoptosis (droopy upper eyelid) is very different than blepharochalasis (excess upper lid skin). A droopy eyelid involves more than excess upper eyelid skin. In most cases the edge of the upper lid will cover a bit or more of the pupil. Most cases involve the levator muscle of the upper lid that is responsible for opening the eye. Correction of an actual eyelid droop will need to address the muscle. Although the photos submitted are not that clear, it looks like you could probably benefit from just aesthetic upper lid surgery. Of course an exam is imperative to fully determine the operative plan. Good luck, Doc PG

Unfortunately, the photograph presented is inadequate and out of focus. Ptosis repairs can be done as a standalone procedure or in combination with cosmetic eyelid surgery.