Different Types of Eyelid Ptosis, Surgical Correction Techniques, and Expected Healing Time

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New York oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. talks about the causes of eyelid ptosis, the different types of procedures that address the various severity levels, and expected healing time based on surgical technique and extent of the procedure:

0:20 — Introduction to eyelid ptosis and its causes

0:41 — The two types of eyelid ptosis

1:23 — Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience performing eyelid ptosis surgery

1:37 — Why eyelid ptosis surgery should be performed by specialists

2:14 — Factors that determine the need for and type of eyelid ptosis surgery performed

2:28 — The advantages of performing eyelid ptosis surgery with local anaesthesia

3:08 — The aftercare process after eyelid ptosis surgery

3:28 — The causes of acquired eyelid ptosis

3:43 — How Dr. Prasad addresses mild acquired ptosis from behind the eyelid

4:01 — Quick recovery after eyelid ptosis surgery done behind the eyelid

4:43 — Addressing ptosis when the pupil is blocked, congenital ptosis, and age-related ptosis

5:30 — How post-surgery swelling can remain longer for Asian patients, especially when done concurrently with double eyelid surgery

5:41 — How a non-functioning levator muscle can be addressed with a frontalis sling procedure

6:16 — Recovery after a frontalis sling procedure

6:24 — When eyelid ptosis surgery revision is appropriate

6:41 — Factors that determine the longevity of eyelid ptosis surgery results

6:52 — Importance of a proper diagnosis to determine the proper course of treatment

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