Ptosis is a condition in which the eyelid droops or falls. The word ptosis comes from the Greek word for falling, and it can occur in one or both eyelids. Ptosis can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on how
What You Should Know About Ptosis
Before & After: The Benefits of Ptosis Surgery
Symptoms of ptosis go beyond physical appearance—affecting vision, comfort, confidence, and even development in children! Someone with drooping eyelids or a ‘ptosis’ diagnosis often experiences a lot of discomfort in many areas of their life. Luckily, ptosis surgery has a
All About Ptosis: Awareness Starts Here
Ptosis is a condition characterized by the falling or drooping of the upper eyelid. Here, we will explore what causes this condition, how to find out if you have it, the risks involved with leaving it untreated, and how to
Ptosis Prerequisites: Do You Qualify for Droopy Eyelid Surgery?
Drooping eyelids can be a drag, bringing down your quality of life by decreasing both your vision and confidence. Those with this condition might also try to compensate by trying to pull their eyelid(s) up using the sheer strength of
Preparing for Eyelid Surgery
You don’t have to be in the dark when it comes to preparing for eyelid surgery. Learn how to feel ready for this procedure, and what to expect during recovery, from Miami-based plastic surgeon Dr. Tanenbaum. Initial Consultation To determine
Blepharoplasty: What to Expect Before and After
Preparing for any surgery can be a little nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Tanenbaum has been performing ophthalmic and reconstructive surgery for over 25 years, so you can rest assured you’re in good hands. Still, you may
More Than Superficial: How Blepharoplasty Can Help You Feel More Like Yourself
Muscles around the eyes weaken over time, loosening the skin. Even the strongest skin can start to droop or sag! Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that can take away a lot of the skin, fat, and lax muscle that hinders
Why Blepharoplasty Might Be Right for You
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that corrects drooping eyelids by removing extra skin, muscle, and fat. Your eyelids extend as you grow older, and the muscles that hold them back weaken. As a consequence, extra fat may accumulate above and
Why Tears Are So Important to Our Eye Health
People cry for a variety of reasons. There are times when one becomes so overwhelmed by the stresses they face that the tears start flowing. Other times, they may be so moved by a loving gesture that they can’t control
Things Are Looking Up: Understanding and Reversing Drooping Eyelids
It is well-documented within academia that patients suffering from droopy eyelids — either ptosis (the upper lid) or ectropion (the lower lid) — often also manifest (sometimes extreme) cases of depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia. For doctors like Myron Tanenbaum, who performs