What should I do if one side of my eyelid droops?

The skin around the corners of the eyes is particularly sensitive and is prone to problems such as aging and sagging. Long-term dehydration or improper use of skin care products may increase its burden, resulting in more obvious sagging. When you find that one side of your eyelid is sagging, it is best not to be too anxious. You can use the following methods to alleviate it.

Ptosis Correction Surgery Rejuvenates Eyes

Ptosis is usually divided into two categories: one is congenital, most of which are caused by incomplete development or defect of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, or by defect of the nerve innervating the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. The other type is acquired, and its causes include traumatic, neurogenic, myogenic and mechanical.

There are three types of surgical methods for ptosis: shortening of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, downward movement and suspension of the frontalis muscle flap, and suspension with the fascia lata band.

Before ptosis surgery, the degree of ptosis and frontalis muscle strength must be measured. For congenital ptosis, when the levator palpebrae superioris muscle still has a certain function, levator palpebrae superioris muscle shortening surgery should be the first choice. This surgery shortens the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to strengthen it and improve its ability to lift the eyelid. Ptosis correction conforms to normal anatomical requirements and has good results. If the function of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle no longer exists or is extremely poor, the frontalis muscle flap downward suspension or fascia lata band suspension method is required. These two methods are to connect the upper eyelid tarsal plate directly or indirectly to the frontalis muscle, so that the frontalis muscle band performs the function of the upper eyelid levator muscle. Corrective surgery for ptosis generally requires overcorrection. The palpebral fissure cannot be completely closed after surgery and should be properly protected to prevent damage to the cornea or complications such as exposure keratitis.

Indications for ptosis surgery:

1. Levator palpebrae superioris muscle shortening surgery: It is suitable for patients with bilateral or unilateral mild or moderate congenital ptosis, and the levator palpebrae superioris muscle still has some function (the levator palpebrae superioris muscle strength is 5mm or more). It can also be used for acquired aponeurotic ptosis.

2. Frontalis muscle lift: It is suitable for patients with good frontalis muscle function, congenital or acquired ptosis, especially for severe ptosis. It can also be used for cases where other surgical methods fail to correct ptosis.

You should take good care of the skin around your eyes as much as possible and try not to use irritating cosmetics. In particular, you should do a good job of moisturizing the skin. Long-term dehydration may cause the skin around your eyes to sag, fine lines, etc. You should also develop good living habits and try not to stay up late for long periods of time.