Would Cauterization improve droopy lid/delay ptosis surgery?

Hello and thank you for your question about ptosis and dry eye syndrome. The two conditions you mention have two different causes and are unrelated. Ptosis refers to laxity in the levator muscle in the upper eyelid which causes it to droop, reducing the muscle’s ability to lift the eyelid to the fully open position. While cauterizing your tear ducts will help keep more moisture in your eyes, it will  have no effect on the function of the levator muscle in your eyelid. Your board-certified facial plastic surgeon can advise how long you should wait between a cauterization procedure and a ptosis procedure based on an in-person evaluation. For more information and a full consultation, schedule an appointment with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck! 
- Jacqueline T. Cheng, MD