Drooping of the eyelids, ptosis, leads to making the person appear always tired and may cause vision impairment when severe. Most people with drowsy eyes (ตา ปรือ, which is the term in Thai) look for a way to enhance the aesthetics together with correcting the eye’s vision through surgery. 

Treatment Of Ptosis

Understanding ptosis surgery begins with identifying the leading muscle—the Levator Palpebrae Superioris. This muscle is responsible for the movement of the eyelids and needs careful surgical adjustment to ensure that after surgery the individual looks normal. 

Two surgical approaches are available for ptosis treatment. The main difference between the two methods is that the traditional method targets the central part of the eyelid muscle. The advanced technique helps to change the entire muscle line to achieve the curve of natural appearance. 

The traditional method may make patients have triangular or mountain-like eyelid shapes. There is a possibility of inner and outer corners sagging while the middle region looks raised. Modern techniques create an almond-shaped result by adjusting tension across the entire eyelid length.  

Process Of Eyelid Surgery For Ptosis

The surgery starts with a medical consultation that involves a discussion of medical history and a review of facial structure. Doctors review the current state of the eyelids and possible goals for the treatment with the patient. 

Local anesthesia is administered using very thin needles to reduce pain as much as possible. Surgeons have to wait until the area becomes completely numb before going ahead with the operations. The surgeon then carefully creates incisions along the normal eyelid fold from corner to corner. Excess skin as well as fat deposits are removed as needed. 

The important step is to reshape the Levator muscle and make it capable of lifting higher. Precise measurements are taken this way for equal distribution of load on both eyes. Surgeons create new eyelid attachments by connecting muscles and tissues with small stitches. This step gives the final position of the eyelid. 

The procedure concludes with careful skin closure using fine sutures. Most surgeries finish within two hours. Recovery begins immediately after surgery in a designated area. Patients receive medications and care instructions before leaving. 

Conclusion 

The result of ptosis surgery can enhance the look of the eyelid. Surgery, when well done, gives the patient a more awake and rejuvenated look. 

Successful ptosis surgery requires choosing experienced surgeons who understand different surgical techniques. This ensures the best possible results for each patient’s unique needs. 

Patients considering ptosis surgery should discuss their goals with qualified surgeons. Understanding the procedure helps set realistic expectations for results.