Repairing drooping lids and removing excess tissue
By Joseph Walrath, MD | Jan 5, 2012 | Blepharoplasty, Cosmetic, Eyelid Malposition, Ptosis
Ptosis (droopy eyelid) repair is relatively reliable, with about a 90% chance of good outcome with a single surgery for most types of problems. Patients generally don’t complain of significant discomfort, nor do they experience significant swelling. Below is a recent preoperative / postoperative picture set that shows just how minimal the degree of swelling usually is after one week. (The stitches have yet to be removed in this picture.)
Preoperative:
Postoperative (1 week, prior to suture removal):
