SYMPTOMS

Drooping of eyelids (one or both eyes). Can be since birth or in adulthood after any surgery / infection or trauma

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECTS  

It can be mild . moderate or severe forms

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURE 

Most of the times needs surgical correction 

Mild form🡺 tightening of muscles of eyelid 

Severe Form🡺 needs Frontalis sling surgery. It is done by using a tendon from the thigh / forearm or any prosthetic material as a sling to connect eyelid muscles with forehead muscles. So the eyelids move with the movement of the eyebrow. 

EXPECTED COMPLICATIONS 

Under or over correction (can be corrected easily)

EXPECTED OUTCOME 

90 – 95% cases recover smoothly

In 5 – 10 % some corrections are required

APPROXIMATE DURATION OF PROCEDURE 

1 to 2 hours 

APPROXIMATE DURATION OF HOSPITAL STAY 

Day care  OR 1-2 days as in patient

CHANCES OF SUCCESS 

More than 95%

Long Term effects

Might require minor corrections if it recurs 

 

Written by :  Dr. Safdar Ali

Copyrights: Pakistan association of Plastic Surgeons