For monolids, is it possible to have ptosis correction / fat and skin removal without creating a dramatic double lid?

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I have a lot of skin/fat sitting on top of my lashes. When I look straight on, I can feel the heaviness of my lid, and when I try to open my eyes really big, my eyes receding into my lids. Might not be related but my eyesight worsen every year even over 30. I want ptosis correction medically, but most place said I need double lid surgery as well. I don't want a dramatic change. Is there a reason it can't be done through ptosis correction via the incision route? thought that included the removal part

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Personal consultation is necessary to determine what and how much should be done. Blepharoplasty can be customized to the individual.

Charles S. Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

You seem to be describing skin overhang and possibly brow encroachment into the orbit. This condition is best corrected with excision of excess skin, possibly combined with stabilization for the brow to prevent brow descent. On Asian eyelids, a double eyelid crease needs to be set prior to skin removal in order to maximize the chances of a symmetric result. The crease can be set to your desired height, based on how much of a crease you want showing. If you want almost none, that can be done as well. Ptosis repair is done as part of the double eyelid surgery through this incisional route.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Generally, there are two common approaches to ptosis repair: anterior and posterior. In Asian eyelids with no crease, there is usually a small platform just about the lashes. It is possible to enter the eyelid low, leave the small, low platform and perform an anterior levator resection ptosis surgery. If skin does need to be removed, it can be done without making a high crease. It is also possible to do a posterior ptosis repair. This is called a mueller's muscle conjunctival resection ptosis repair. The effectiveness of this surgery very much depends on the ptosis you have. Again if you need some skin removed anteriorly, this can be performed at the same time.

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