Eyelid ptosis and upper blepharoplasty in one operation

Some patients have eyelid ptosis together with sagging skin and puffiness of the upper eyelid. The common question is: should I treat the ptosis only, or can upper blepharoplasty be done at the same time?

Can the two procedures be combined?

Yes. Dr. Mahmoud El Samkary performs both in a single session:

• Strengthening the eyelid muscle and lifting the eyelid to the level of the other eyelid.
• Removing fat, puffiness and excess skin from the upper eyelid.
• Recreating the natural eyelid crease, which is often lost in patients with ptosis.

The operation is done through a small cosmetic incision in the eyelid crease, so the appearance improves and the ptosis is treated at the same time.

Recovery after surgery

• Some bruising and mild swelling may appear in the first days.
• Cold compresses are used for two days, then warm compresses for a week.
• Most patients return to work after one week to ten days.