What does a doctor have to do to correct a drooping eyelid?

Question

what is the procedure and which type of specialist performs it?

Thanks for the response, but I am only 20 years old and it's just the one eyelid that's droopy. I assume there is a surgery they can do to shorten the eyelid muscle? I was hoping someone could tell me about it.

Answer 1

yes, it is called a levator resection and generally an opthamologist performs it. Indeed, the muscle is shortened in this kind of surgery it costs about 2-3,000 us dollars, depending on the doctor. Success of results will depend on the extent of the droopiness to begin with, 2mm ptosis(drooping eyelid) or less is mild, and there is also a category for moderate and severe cases. The doctor will try to balance the need for a good looking lid with the need to still be able to shut your night- depending on your case, there could be the effect of not being to shut the lid operated on at night (gravity will aid it to shut during the day). This is not uncommon, but could be worth it, I would do some research on "ptosis" online and discuss your options with an opthamologist.

Answer 2

Is this a new condition or have you had it all your life? That is important to know. Is it more noticible when you are tired? If it is new, and worse when you are tired, you might want your doctor to consider sending you to a neurologist who should do some testing for myasthenia gravis.

If it has been there all your life, and does not change, I would recommend first seeking the advice of an ophthalmologist. Be thorough in your research about the physician whom you allow to cut on your eyes.

Answer 3

usually botox can fix that
try a consoltation with a plastic surgeon
botox is just a few small injections in your face (by your eye lid)
it may twinge a bit, but you can say bye bye to the droopy eyelid

Good Luck