Ptosis (Weak Eyelid Muscle)

Double eyelid surgery with ptosis correction

Asymmetry & Creases: We correct uneven drooping eyelids and address the presence of unwanted multiple folds.

Function & Appearance: We resolve the inability to fully open the eyes and eliminate the tired, "sleepy" look associated with muscle weakness.

Results are achieved through the specialized EYE-LOCK™ technique, a pioneering approach authored and performed uniquely by Dr. Choladhis.

Where is the Best Place for Ptosis Treatment?

If you are currently wondering where to undergo ptosis (eyelid muscle weakness) correction, look no further. At TRP Hospital, we feature a team of highly specialized ophthalmologists who can expertly adjust your eyelid muscles to create beautifully defined and naturally sharp eyelid creases. Best of all, it is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home comfortably immediately after completion.

Eye Muscle Adjustment at Teeraporn

• - Asymmetry Correction: Effectively resolves issues of uneven drooping eyelids to restore facial balance.

• - Comprehensive Treatment: Successfully corrects muscle weakness, whether the condition is congenital or acquired later in life.

• - Universal Applicability: This procedure is suitable and effective for patients of all age groups.

• - Aesthetic Enhancement: Creates beautiful, sharp eyelid creases that significantly enhance your overall personality and appearance.

• - Immediate Recovery: The procedure requires no downtime, allowing you to return home immediately and resume your normal daily life.

Understanding Ptosis

Eyelid muscle weakness, medically known as PTOSIS or drooping eyelids, is a condition characterized by the inability to open the eyes entirely due to impaired eyelid function. Many patients frequently ask: "What are the initial symptoms of eyelid muscle weakness?" 

Generally, the early signs of ptosis can be observed as sleepy or tired-looking eyes, difficulty fully opening the eyes, and a frequent, subconscious need to raise the eyebrows to see more clearly. This condition can affect individuals of all genders and ages, and it may occur in both eyes (bilaterally) or manifest in just one eye (unilaterally).

Identifying the Symptoms

1. - Drooping Eyelids

2. - Tired Appearance: Eyes that appear perpetually sleepy, drowsy, or fatigued.

3. - Restricted Opening: An inability to open the eyes fully or comfortably.

4. - Obscured Iris: The upper eyelid covers a larger portion of the iris (the dark part of the eye) than normal.

5. - Brow Compensation: Frequent raising of the eyebrows-often leading to uneven brow heights-as an unconscious attempt to lift the heavy lids.

6. - Forehead Wrinkles: Visible wrinkling on the forehead, particularly on the affected side, caused by the constant strain of lifting the brow.

7. - Multiple Creases: The appearance of multiple, undefined skin folds on the eyelid.

8. - Asymmetry: Uneven eyelid creases that disrupt facial balance.

9. - Hollow Sockets: Deep grooves or a "hollowed-out" appearance above the eyes due to a lack of fat volume.

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Understanding the Causes

"What causes eyelid muscle weakness? Many individuals wonder about the specific factors that lead to ptosis. In reality, this condition can stem from a variety of causes. These include congenital ptosis (being present from birth), the natural stretching of the eyelid muscles as we age, and certain lifestyle habits, such as prolonged contact lens wear or frequent eye rubbing. Furthermore, eyelid muscle weakness can also be caused by underlying neurological or autoimmune disorders, such as Myasthenia Gravis (MG), which we will explain in detail below."