Ptosis Correction

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How is eyelid opening assessed?

Individual assessment before choosing a procedure

The clinician assesses eyelid position, eye-opening muscle function and symmetry. Iris exposure alone does not establish whether ptosis correction is appropriate.

DI analyzes individual eye structure and condition to choose the most suitable surgical technique. Non-incisional or incisional ptosis correction is selected for the individual to create the desired eye appearance.

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Types of Ptosis Correction

Non-incisional ptosis correction

Correction through tiny openings without a full incision

A small amount of fat can be removed

For mildly drooping eyelids

Scars that are difficult to see

Relatively little swelling

Suitable for mild ptosis

Incisional ptosis correction

Correction through an incision along the eyelid fold

A sufficient amount of fat can be removed

For markedly drooping eyelids

A fine scar concealed within the eyelid fold

Some swelling

Suitable for severe ptosis

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Why DI Ptosis Correction?

Experienced clinicians use their techniques and expertise to determine a suitable fold height and eye size for individualized surgery.

Addresses weakness of the eye-opening muscles.

Both eye shape and functional problems are diagnosed and carefully analyzed.

For thick eyelids, fat removal or skin excision may be performed together.

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Who may consider this procedure?

People seeking to improve sleepy-looking eyes despite having eyelid folds

People with asymmetric eyes due to unequal eye-opening muscle strength

People whose eyelids cover the irises, creating a very sleepy appearance

People with difficulty opening their eyes and hollow upper eyelids that look tired

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Ptosis Correction

Following an individualized design, tiny openings are made along the line.

The muscle and skin are linked with sutures to form a natural fold.

The technique and extent of correction are planned individually. Results vary, and overcorrection remains a risk to discuss with the clinician.

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Ptosis Correction

The eye-opening muscle is tightened, then sutures close the incision line.

The technique and extent of correction are planned individually. Results vary, and overcorrection remains a risk to discuss with the clinician.

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DI Plastic Surgery Q&A

Q. What are eyes with ptosis?

A. Ptosis is a drooping upper eyelid that can cover more of the iris and make the eyes look sleepy or less open. Reduced eye-opening muscle function may be involved. The clinician examines eyelid position, muscle function and differences between the two eyes to assess the cause and whether correction is appropriate.

Q. Can double-eyelid surgery alone correct ptosis?

A. Double-eyelid surgery creates or reshapes an eyelid fold, while ptosis correction addresses eyelid opening. Creating a fold alone may not correct reduced eye-opening muscle function. The clinician assesses whether double-eyelid surgery alone is suitable or whether ptosis correction should also be considered.

Q. When is double-eyelid surgery combined with ptosis correction?

A. If ptosis is identified and both eyelid opening and fold shape need to be addressed, the clinician may recommend combining the procedures. The plan depends on the degree of drooping, muscle function, eyelid structure and symmetry. The combination is not necessary for every person seeking double-eyelid surgery.

Q. What if double-eyelid surgery is performed without correcting ptosis?

A. In a person with ptosis, creating an eyelid fold without addressing the underlying drooping may leave the eyes looking less open. The folds may appear excessively thick or unnatural, and asymmetry may remain or become more noticeable. The clinician assesses whether combined correction is appropriate for the individual; the outcome cannot be predicted from fold design alone.