Oculoplastic Surgery: Ptosis

Ptosis is drooping of the eyelid itself. Often there is no excess skin as in the photo. Typically the eyelids should ride near the top of the colored part of the eye (iris) without any white showing. Surgery is typically completed in 30 minutes under local anesthesia with some mild sedation. Brusing can occur similar to blepharoplasty and sutures are removed in one week following surgery. Final results are assessed at the one month post op visit. Revisions of surgery to correct persistant droopyness or asymetry occur in aprox 5%of cases.

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