Ptosis Surgery in Toronto
Ptosis is a low upper-eyelid position caused by weakness, stretching or dysfunction of the lifting mechanism. It is not the same as loose eyelid skin, although both conditions may occur together.
What this procedure may address
- One or both upper eyelids sitting too low
- Visual-field obstruction from eyelid position
- Asymmetry
- Compensatory brow elevation
- Residual ptosis after previous surgery
What patients need to understand
Blepharoplasty removes skin or fat; ptosis repair changes the eyelid-lifting mechanism. Performing the wrong operation can leave the main problem untreated.
Assessment and planning
Assessment includes eyelid height, levator function, symmetry, brow compensation, eye-surface symptoms and previous surgery. The planned repair depends on the cause and severity of ptosis.
Recovery
Swelling and bruising are expected. Eyelid height can change during early healing, and temporary asymmetry is common. Final position should not be judged immediately.
Individual postoperative instructions take priority over general timelines published online.
Risks and limitations
The proposed benefits must be weighed against risks that include:
- Bleeding or hematoma
- Infection
- Anaesthetic complications
- Poor wound healing or unfavourable scarring
- Asymmetry or contour irregularity
- Altered sensation or numbness
- Persistent pain or swelling
- An unsatisfactory result or need for revision surgery
- Injury to nearby nerves, vessels or deeper structures
- Skin or soft-tissue injury
- Under-correction or over-correction
- Difficulty closing the eye
- Dry eye or exposure symptoms
- Eyelid contour abnormality
- Need for adjustment or revision
This list is not exhaustive. The risks relevant to the proposed treatment are discussed during consultation and again before informed consent.
Related information
Consultation with Dr. Elahi
A consultation with Dr. Elahi is an assessment of anatomy, goals, alternatives, scars, recovery, risk and whether treatment is appropriate. It does not create an obligation to proceed.