Oculoplasty For Ptosis, Botox, Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) in Mumbai

Posted by Dr Niteen Dedhia on November 25th, 2021

Surgery is the treatment for patients with congenital ptosis. The procedure can involve either shortening the levator muscle or attaching it to the muscles of the brow. In instances of acquired or levator dehiscence ptosis, the doctor first determines the cause of the problem. If ptosis is a result of muscle or nerve disease, the doctor will begin by treating the disease first. If a tumor is the cause, it can sometimes be removed. In some cases, the doctor may suggest surgery for correction of the condition.

Botox

Botox is a toxin, responsible for the condition botulism. It blocks nerve impulses to muscles by blocking the receptor site for the appropriate neurotransmitter. Botox is a popular treatment for:

  • Facial wrinkles
  • Eyelid spasm (blepharospasm)
  • Hemifacial spasm
  • Spastic entropion (inward turning of the lower eyelid)
  • Certain types of strabismus (crooked eyes).

Botox is approved by the FDA and has been shown to be safe and effective for these conditions.

Suitability– Botox is a tried and tested treatment for the above-mentioned list of conditions.

Benefits– Effectively do away with eyelid spasms.

  • It is a good way to eliminate wrinkles from the face.
  • Effective in hemifacial spasm and other conditions such as spastic entropion and certain types of strabismus (crossed eyes).

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