What to do if your upper eyelids droop

Drooping eyelids are a condition of the upper eyelids in which the upper eyelids cover too much of the pupil when the eyes are open. The problem of droopy upper eyelids is due to weak eyelid-lifting muscles, not the upper eyelid itself. So what should we do if our upper eyelids droop? We will understand now.

The new search results point out that the problem of sagging upper eyelids can be improved through the following methods.

Upper eyelid drooping improvement method 1

Direct suspension of the frontalis muscle flap: This method is a type of frontalis muscle lifting surgery. It mainly uses the frontalis muscle flap made of the frontalis muscle, which is moved upward and sutured to the upper eyelid plate to directly use the frontalis muscle strength to lift the upper eyelid to correct the drooping upper eyelid. This method of improving upper eyelid ptosis is suitable for people with congenital or acquired upper eyelid ptosis.

Upper eyelid drooping improvement method 2

Levator palpebrae superioris muscle shortening surgery: This surgery is only suitable for those with mild to moderate loss of upper eyelid muscle function, and is generally suitable for those with pseudo-ptosis.

The best time to treat congenital ptosis

1. Generally, surgery is recommended after the age of 2-5 years;

2. Severe ptosis can be treated with surgery at around 1 year old;

3. If ptosis blocks the pupil and affects vision, surgery can be performed before the age of 2 years;

4. Considering the child’s mental health, surgery can also be performed earlier. After the cause of acquired ptosis is identified and the condition has stabilized for 6 to 12 months, surgery can be considered. Surgical effect: The surgical incision is buried in the folds of the double eyelids.

It is usually not noticeable that double eyelids are formed after the operation and the eyelids are not fully closed in the early stage, but they can usually be closed after 6 months.

Postoperative Tips

1. Ensure the surgical site is clean;

2. Avoid eating irritating foods such as peppers;

3. Try to avoid getting the surgical area wet within 7 days after surgery;

4. Strictly follow the doctor’s instructions on taking medication and going for follow-up visits.

What to do if upper eyelids droop? We have learned that although sagging upper eyelids are a natural aging process, people can alleviate it through simple cosmetic techniques. If people have lesions, they can undergo surgery.