Drooping Eyelid Surgery

Drooping Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelid Surgery

Drooping eyelid surgeryIt offers an effective and permanent solution. The surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia, and patients generally experience a rapid postoperative recovery. Ptosis well drooping eyelids It occurs due to weak function of the muscle that lifts the eyelid.

What Causes Ptosis?

Ptosis It can occur in utero due to developmental or genetic causes, or it can develop later due to aging, trauma, or neurological or muscular diseases. Diagnosis and treatment of this condition will be evaluated by a specialist and experienced physician. Age at which eyelid droop is observed, actually contains clues about the cause of its development. In older patients, the success rate for eyelid ptosis, which likely develops as a result of the muscle detaching from its attachment site and recoiling, is high in experienced hands.

In children congenital valve ptosis It's present at birth and generally remains at the same level. In a young patient, a well-level eyelid in the morning but drooping eyelids in the evening could be a sign of muscle disease. Alternatively, it could be nerve injury or compression following a head injury. A treatment protocol should be developed after a detailed examination and evaluation determines the cause.

What are the Treatment Methods for Ptosis?

Drooping eyelids It should be planned according to the patient's age, eyelid function, and patient expectations. Congenital ptosis If a patient with eyelid function is poor, suspension methods should be chosen. However, if eyelid function is good or moderate, suspension may deprive the patient of the ability to use their own muscles. Therefore, a thorough and detailed examination and experience are crucial.

If the patient is younger than 3.5 years old silicone suspension to do, if the patient is older than 3.5 years old, from the leg muscle sheath suspension is the best method. Silicone suspension I see that it is not effective for the patient for a long time. For the second solution muscle sheath It is the most appropriate method to use it. In older ages or in patients with good muscle function. muscle strengthening surgery is the most appropriate method.

How is Drooping Eyelid Surgery Performed?

Drooping eyelid surgery The best method for this is surgery performed under local anesthesia, which is numbing, but children are not suitable for this technique. For this reason, while we perform surgery on children under general anesthesia, we perform surgery on older children and adults under local anesthesia.

During surgery, we adjust the symmetry of both eyelids with the patient seated and looking forward under local anesthesia. Under general anesthesia, the adjustment is entirely based on the physician's experience and our own judgment.

What are the Costs of Ptosis Surgery?

Drooping eyelid surgery prices There is no standard fee for eyelid surgery. It is determined based on the patient's needs, including the eyelid examination. Prices vary depending on whether the eyelid is unilateral or bilateral, whether additional procedures are required, and whether muscle sheaths are harvested from the leg. Prices may vary from clinic to clinic based on the procedure, clinical experience, or the current cost of the procedure.

Are There Any Risks in Ptosis Surgery?

Ptosis surgeries It involves a multifaceted process. The most important issue after surgery, especially in children, is eye opening and dryness. Addressing dryness and dryness in the first month is crucial. If you can't easily reach your doctor, if the family doesn't care enough about their child, if they don't have the time and attention they need, or if they're unavailable, this one-month period can be risky. Infections and spots can develop in the cornea, leading to decreased vision in the child.

What is the Recovery Process Like After Ptosis Surgery?

If eyelid muscle function is good, recovery time is shorter, typically within 10-15 days. If muscle function is poor and a muscle sheath suspension is performed, this period can range from 20 days to a month. This process can be shortened or extended by patient compliance with the treatment and procedure, the amount of tears, and proper eye closure.

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