Type
Eyelid Surgery
Duration
45 min
Ptosis surgery at 152 Harley Street is designed for a drooping upper eyelid. The main muscle that lifts the eyelid is advanced and reattached to the rigid tarsal plate. The surgeon may use an anterior approach through the natural eyelid crease or a posterior approach from beneath the eyelid. Treatment takes place in an operating theatre under local anaesthetic, with or without sedation, and lasts around 45 minutes. The clinic lists a starting price of £2,240. An initial consultation with an expert ophthalmologist is required.
About this treatment
Ptosis surgery addresses a drooping upper eyelid by repositioning the eyelid-lifting muscle. At 152 Harley Street, the main muscle that lifts the eyelid is advanced and reattached to the rigid tarsal plate. The procedure may use an anterior approach through the natural eyelid crease or a posterior approach from the underside of the eyelid. It is performed in an operating theatre under local anaesthetic, with or without sedation, and the listed duration is…
The clinic identifies this surgery for a drooping upper eyelid affecting vision or appearance. It may also suit people experiencing eye strain, headaches, facial asymmetry, difficulty keeping the eyes open or a tired appearance associated with ptosis. An initial consultation with an expert ophthalmologist is required. The cost starts from £2,240 and varies according to whether one or both sides are treated, anaesthesia and sedation choices, and whether…
Most healing occurs within two to three weeks, although complete healing can take many months, up to two years. The clinic does not list specific contraindications or additional preparation requirements. Patients should discuss medical history, medicines, eye conditions and the planned approach during consultation. Recovery expectations and follow-up should be individualised, and the procedure should not be described as diagnosing or curing the cause of…
Good to know
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Protocol
- The main muscle that lifts the eyelid is advanced and reattached to the rigid tarsal plate.; The procedure may use an anterior approach through the natural eyelid crease or a posterior approach from the underside of the eyelid.; Performed in an operating theatre under local anaesthetic, with or without sedation.
Who is this for?
Drooping upper eyelid affecting vision or appearance.; Eye strain, headaches, facial asymmetry, difficulty keeping the eyes open, or a tired appearance associated with ptosis.
Preparation required
Initial consultation with an expert ophthalmologist.
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Clinical team
The team includes David Harris, Dermatology and Dermatological Mohs & Laser Consultant, FRCP and member of the British Association of Dermatologists, specialising in dermatology, acne, skin cancer, Mohs surgery and laser surgery; Premjit Randhawa, ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and holder of a Master’s in Allergy with distinction from Imperial College London,…
Cost varies according to whether one or both sides are treated, anaesthesia and sedation choices, and whether other surgery is performed at the same time.