Ptosis correction

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Has anyone had this done?
I have one droopy eyelid. It’s not severe and doesn’t effect my vision but I hate the look of it as it’s just on one size and makes me look a bit stoned permenantly!
It’s something hats developed over the last few years, no medical issues just age related drooping but on one side.

Have you definitely had all the tests? Thyroid issues are a very common cause of ptosis.
If you do go for surgery you can get good results but do be prepared for it not to be perfect! Under and over correction are very very common.

I didn’t know about the thyroid link but I have actually had my thyroid tested for a separate issue and all came back ok. The gp referred me to eye specialist who just said it’s age related drooping as the muscle is weaker in that eye (I’m only 28!) but wouldn’t correct it on nhs unless it was affecting eyesight which it isn’t so I was thinking of having it done privately

Depending on what's causing it and how severe it is, Botox can help.

@breakfastpizza
Where would the Botox be injection pls?

They would inject in the muscle to the side of the eye. It stops the muscle from pulling down. But it really does depend what's causing it/how severe.

Op I could have written the exact same post, I have been thinking of getting it done privately

The only thing I worry about is the downtime
According to a specialist near me it can be done in roughly 30 mins with local anaesthetic, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable going to work with a swollen eye and stitches

Also, I’m terrified my eyes will still turn out uneven after spending so much money. It really gets me down though, I’m only in my twenties and even my parents have more even eyelids than I do

@runescape that’s good to know how quickly it can be done and it can be done under local but I feel exactly the same as you in that I think it’d be upwards of £1500 and what if they still look uneven lr different shapes or it all goes wrong.
I have thought about the down time too and wouldn’t feel exactly comfortable about it but think I’d just be honest and tell everyone I’ve had to have some surgery on my eye.
I just wish I knew what it’d look like after!

Do you sleep on that side ?
I'm sure mine is due to almost always sleeping on the same side.

@Namethecat I used to sleep on that side as a child/teenager yes! I don’t now though I sleep on both sides but actually mainly my other side

I've got a hooded eyelid that's worse on one side, I think it possibly is affecting my vision though none of the professionals I've seen seem to care very much!

If you do a search there was someone else a while ago who posted before and after photos.

Ptosis is a dismorphic feature , not something that happens over time . You are born with it . My son has it and we have seen many people about it , I have chosen not to operate at the moment as it doesn't affect his vision . Have you had a referral to see someone at maxillofacial ? We had a picture taken by a very accurate camera which showed how much it was affecting his eyesight and then they explained how they sling the eye etc . He wears glasses and has special needs so it really isn't much of an issue . There are fb sites for adults with it if you want advice from those with it. It's very common in Asians .

Ptosis is a dismorphic feature , not something that happens over time . You are born with it .

Uh, no.

A drooping eyelid or ptosis can be present at birth (congenital) or can occur later in life (acquired). aapos.org/glossary/ptosis

I have this and definitely wasn’t born with it.

Ah well I stand corrected , I presumed dropping over time was just an age thing .. either way the treatment is the same , get a referral to maxilofacial if it's affecting your eyesight.