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:

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Postoperative (1 week, prior to suture removal):

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