Ptosis - Men 70's Before & After Case 23

This patient in his 70s presented with drooping upper eyelids, causing him to look sleepy and older than he felt.

On evaluation, Dr. Phan noted bilateral upper eyelid ptosis, with eyelid margins resting coming down to the center of the pupils. This occurred because the muscles responsible for lifting the eyelids thinned, stretched, and weakened over time. In addition, Dr. Phan noted heavy hoodings from excess skin and brow droop. To address these changes with a single incision, Dr. Phan recommended bilateral external ptosis repair and blepharoplasty. Incisions were made through the upper eyelid creases, and the levator muscles were shortened and tightened to help them function more effectively in elevating the upper eyelids. Excess skin was pinched, measured and excised on both sides.

Patient, pictured here 1 month after bilateral external ptosis repair and blepharoplasty, demonstrated restoration of normal-sized eye openings and natural-appearing eyelid folds. His eyes appeared brighter, and he looked more youthful and engaging.