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eyelid
ptosis surgery overview |
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introduction |
eyelid
ptosis repair will raise one or both droopy upper eyelids
to restore an alert appearance and possibly improve visual
fields. often performed by an oculoplastic surgeon |
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often
combined with... |
lower
eyelid surgery, browlift,
facelift, chemical
peel, laser resurfacing,
botox |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
incision
may be on the upper eyelid, or on the inner surface of
the upper eyelid |
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anesthesia |
local
with IV sedation, or general |
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surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
1
to 2 hours |
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discomfort
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mild |
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what
to expect after eyelid ptosis surgery |
swelling,
bruising, eye irritation; back to work in 1 to 2 weeks |
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risks
of eyelid ptosis surgery |
over-correction,
under-correction, infection, scarring |
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variations
and techniques |
variations
depending on the cause of lid ptosis determine the desired
approach to correct eyelid drooping |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1500
to $5000 |
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duration
of results |
usually
permanent, but injury to eyelid muscle may cause recurrence |
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insurance |
insurance
may cover some costs of ptosis surgery when eyelid drooping
significantly impairs visual fields |
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