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2. Ptosis (eyelid) - Wikipedia

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   Ptosis caused by trauma can ensue after an eyelid laceration with transection of the upper eyelid elevators or disruption of the neural input. [4] Other causes of ptosis include eyelid neoplasms, neurofibromas or cicatrization after inflammation or surgery. Mild ptosis may occur with aging.

3. Blepharoplasty - Wikipedia

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   Blepharoplasty is generally a relatively safe surgery, but possible complications include hematoma/ecchymosis, lagophthalmos (incomplete or abnormal closure of the eyelids), ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid), scarring, dry eyes, orbital hematoma/compartment syndrome, lymphedema, and ocular motility disorders. [13]

4. Oculoplastics - Wikipedia

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   An oculoplastic surgeon performing revisional eyelid surgery. Entropion, ectropion, ptosis, and eyelid tumors are commonly treated by various forms of eyelid surgery. [5] Blepharoplasty (eyelift) is plastic surgery of the eyelids to remove excessive skin or subcutaneous fat. [6] Asian blepharoplasty; Ptosis repair for droopy eyelid. Ectropion ...

5. Oculoplasty - Wikipedia

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   Oculoplasty, or oculoplastic surgery, involves medical and surgical treatment for deformities and abnormalities of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, orbit (bony cavity around the eye), and the adjacent face. This specialized branch of ophthalmology requires adherence to strict medical guidelines and legal frameworks to ensure patient safety ...

6. Ptosis crutches - Wikipedia

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   Individuals with ptosis who are not candidates for reparable surgery or are looking for an alternative treatment, may consider ptosis crutches. A ptosis crutch is bar that is placed along the inside of an eyewire frame that supports the drooping eyelid. [2] The crutch is positioned where the orbital fold would typically be without ptosis.

7. Eyelid revision - Wikipedia

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   It is also possible for a patient to develop ptosis as a result of an initial eyelid surgery operation. Both require eyelid revision surgeries. Since ptosis patients need correction of delicate anatomical tissues and structures, eyelid revision surgery on ptosis patients is considered one of the more difficult surgical procedures to perform. [2 ...