How Specialized Ptosis Surgery and Epicanthoplasty Can be Performed Simultaneously, but with Caveats скачать в хорошем качестве

How Specialized Ptosis Surgery and Epicanthoplasty Can be Performed Simultaneously, but with Caveats

A gentleman had Asian double eyelid surgery before. He does not like the droopy eyelid look. He wants to know if ptosis surgery and epicanthoplasty can be done simultaneously. Ptosis means drooping of the eyelid in terms of its position relative to the center of the eye called the pupil. When Dr. Amiya Prasad, an oculofacial plastic surgeon, does ptosis surgery it involves a muscle called the levator muscle. When he does the procedure, he lets the patients cooperate for the most critical part which is getting the right height, position and contour. The surgery has its own set of risks and benefits. Although he has been doing this for over 20 years, he still has occasional patients who need enhancements if the eyelid is too high or too low. The levator muscle is very sensitive to any adjustment so the patient must be prepared for a second procedure. Epicanthoplasty is another procedure that involves the epicanthal fold which defines the Asian eyelid anatomy. Some people want that fold reduced to make the eyes look closer together, wider apart and more open. However, even done with experienced hands, there is a possibility of scarring. This is because epicanthoplasty involves several very small incisions in the inner corner skin of the epicanthal fold. Even if it's flat, it might be visually perceptible. So that requires evaluation of skin quality and the discussion about the predictability of what kind of scars the patient is willing to accept. Although there are many procedures that can be combined with ptosis surgery including an epicanthoplasty, the patient really needs a physical exam to get an opinion that will be of any value. It is possible that ptosis surgery and epicanthoplasty can be done simultaneously, but the patient must understand that there is a possibility that he may need enhancement after the surgery. Dr. Prasad recommends that he meet with specialist such as an oculoplastic cosmetic surgeon who does a lot of Asian eyelid surgery and is experienced with epicanthoplasty. For more information, visit our website: http://prasadcosmeticsurgery.com/pras...