Ptosis is a weakness of the eye muscle which will cause the eye lid to droop. This can be corrected by tightening that muscle.

"Canthoplasty" refers to a procedure designed to reposition and firmly reinforce the lower eyelid by cutting apart and permanently repositioning the lateral canthal tendon.

"Canthopexy," on the other hand, refers to a much simpler and less invasive procedure designed to stabilize the eyelid by placement of a single suture.

Anesthesia:
Local, with sedation.

In/Outpatient:
Outpatient.

Length of Surgery::
1 to 1 ½ hours.

Recovery:
Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses: two weeks or more. Strenuous activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: 7 to 14 days.

Duration of Results:
10 years.