PTOSIS

Dr. Larson uses several approaches to correct ptosis (droopy lid) depending on the severity of the droop.

In one approach, he makes a tiny opening in the skin of the upper eyelid, finds the muscle that raises the lid, places sutures to tighten the muscle and raise the lid.  Another suture is used to close the incision in the skin.

Another approach is to perform the entire surgery from underneath the eyelid.  In this case, the eyelid is flipped and the muscle is tightened from underneath. No skin incision is required for this approach.

Post-operatively, there is swelling, only slight bruising, redness in and around the eye, discharge and tenderness.  Our patients are instructed to apply an antibiotic ointment and ice continuously for 12 hours.  There is little or no pain involved.  A patient may return to work after a day or two and the suture/sutures are removed in 7 days.