Ptosis - Women 60's Before & After Case 34

This patient in her 60s presented with concerns that her eyes appeared small and made her older than she felt.

On evaluation, Dr. Phan noted reduced eye openings, with the eyelid margins resting near the center of the pupils, a finding known as lid ptosis. This change was caused by thinning, stretching, and weakening of the muscles responsible for lifting the upper eyelids.

To address the ptosis, Dr. Phan recommended bilateral internal ptosis repair. Through carefully placed incisions hidden on the inner surface of the eyelids, Dr. Phan tightened the Müller’s muscles by excising a segment of tissue, allowing the eyelids to lift more effectively.

Patient, pictured here 3-months post bilateral internal ptosis repair, demonstrated naturally brighter, more open eyes. She appears refreshed and balanced, without looking overdone.