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Which Is Right For You: Ptosis Surgery or Cosmetic Eyelid Repair?

Posted on January 23, 2019April 16, 2021 by admin

There are many things that cause droopy or puffy eyelids. If this sounds familiar to you, seek a professional opinion. With droopy eyelids, it can be easily corrected with standard ptosis surgery.

Ptosis is the primary cause when the droopiness is due to weak or poorly functioning upper eyelid muscles. It is usually congenital but other causes also include nerve damage or injury, muscle weakness due to ageing, and some chronic conditions.

The rise of Ptosis Surgery

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) says that over 200,000 Americans underwent blepharoplasty (eyelid lift surgery) in 2019. Not only does the procedure help to fight side effects from ageing, stress, injury, or congenital factors, it also rejuvenates the eyes and make it look brighter.

Many patients claim to feel tired and upset with the tired look of their eyes, characterized by bagginess, puffiness, wrinkly and loose skin, and heavy upper eyelids. Not only do these symptoms affect your physical appearance, but they also can cause emotional distress.

Blepharoplasty is quickly becoming one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries because of its high success rate in treating patients and curing them of their tired-looking eyes.

How you see yourself greatly affects how you feel inside. This self-perception is heavily impacted by droopy, puffy, tired-looking eyes. Both medical and cosmetic eyelid surgery are shown to be effective solutions to this problem.

You can expect to look and feel more alert, focused, and see a boost in your productivity after a ptosis correction surgery.

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What Does Ptosis Surgery Involve?

In ptosis correction surgery, the plastic surgeon will shorten and mend the muscle ligature in the area above and behind the eye. This requires a long recovery time and is only done on patients who have been diagnosed with ptosis as the cause of their drooping eyelids.

This surgery can be performed along with other cosmetic surgeries on the eyelid. When used in conjunction with other treatments, the overall effect can become comprehensive.

As ptosis is a medical condition and can affect your ability to see, many insurance plans will cover ptosis surgery. Once you are diagnosed with ptosis, talk to your insurance company about whether then can help you cover the costs of the surgery.

You should also discuss with your doctor about your diagnosis and what the surgery entails.

What Does Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Involve?

Eyelid surgery, otherwise known as blepharoplasty, is the removal of skin from either the top or bottom eyelids.

If you have puffiness, extra skin, or loose skin in the lower eyelids you might benefit from laser treatment or injectables in addition to surgery. Most patients receive a unique mix of many treatments that will work together to create the best results, as determined by your doctor or plastic surgeon.

Which One is Right for You?

When deciding which kind of eyelid surgery to get, there are a couple things you’ll want to consider.

If you have puffy skin, sagging skin, or swollen circles under your eyes you should seek out cosmetic eyelid surgery.

If you have drooping or puffy upper eyelids, these might be fixed with cosmetic surgery, but a muscle repair (as in ptosis surgery) might be required. The best way to determine which is right for you is to consult with a medical expert such as a good plastic surgeon.

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