What Is Ptosis Surgery?

In most cases, ophthalmologists recommend surgery to treat ptosis in children. This is to either tighten the levator muscle or attach the eyelid to other muscles that can help lift the eyelid. The goal is to improve vision. If the child also has amblyopia, that condition must be treated as well.

How long does it take to recover from ptosis surgery?

Near complete tissue healing usually occurs by 4 months. For upper eyelid blepharoplasty and ptosis surgery, 3 to 5 days off work is average while up to 10-12 days may be best for those patients having both upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty surgery.

What happens after ptosis surgery?

After surgery, you can usually go back to normal activities within 1-2 weeks, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Some bruising is normal up to two weeks after the procedure, and some swelling is normal for several weeks. Ptosis surgery is ultimately meant to be permanent.