Address for safe and effective eyelid ptosis treatment for the elderly in Nghe An

Common diseases in the elderly

Ptosis is the drooping of the upper eyelid lower than its normal position. The main cause of ptosis in the elderly is due to the atrophy of the eyelid muscles, aging, causing loss of elasticity. Nerve cells gradually weaken, affecting the conduction of the muscles that lift the eyelids. In addition, the formation of fat pockets in the upper eyelids is also the cause of more severe ptosis.

The process of eyelid ptosis occurs slowly over a long period of time. Many elderly people believe that this is a common disease, so they are subjective and do not seek timely medical examination, leading to many unpredictable consequences such as: Weakness of the levator muscle, obscuring and obstructing vision; affecting visual function; misaligned eyes; contraction of the forehead muscle due to the habit of raising the eyebrows to raise the eyelid; affecting facial aesthetics;...

To detect and effectively treat this disease early, you can note the following symptoms: Feeling tired, difficulty opening your eyes, often having to raise your head and stretch your forehead to widen your vision; sagging, wrinkled upper eyelid skin, creating many overlapping eyelid folds; partially or completely drooping eyelids that cover the pupil.

Currently, there are many methods to help support and treat ptosis. In particular, surgery is the surgical intervention method to help the elderly overcome ptosis safely and most effectively.

Surgery to improve ptosis in the elderly

At the Department of Plastic Surgery, Nghe An Orthopedic Trauma Hospital, ptosis in the elderly is one of the diseases that is of great concern today. Every year, the department performs many ptosis treatments for the elderly from 60 to 80 years old. The cases treated at the department all have the common characteristics of obstructing vision, affecting eyesight, and limiting daily activities.

Regarding the treatment of this disease, Dr. Chu Van Hieu - Deputy Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery said: "Depending on the degree of ptosis, the results of the assessment of the function of the levator muscle as well as the underlying diseases of the patient, the doctors will prescribe the appropriate method for each case. For moderate ptosis, it is only necessary to remove excess upper eyelid skin. But for severe ptosis, in addition to removing excess eyelid skin, it is also necessary to intervene in the upper eyelid lift, using the support of neighboring muscles."

Dr. Hieu also added that the method of hanging the upper eyelid to the forehead muscle not only helps to remove loose skin and excess fat, but the doctor will also connect the upper eyelid to the forehead muscle with a suspension material, helping to overcome the condition of drooping eyelids, obstructing vision and restoring the inherent functions of the eye. This is a highly effective surgical method, does not require recovery time; helping patients feel comfortable and secure when performing.

Currently, there are many cosmetic centers that perform ptosis treatment for the elderly. However, family members should choose to treat ptosis at a reputable cosmetic address with a clear operating license to bring about the desired results and limit unnecessary risks.

The Department of Plastic Surgery is under the Nghe An Orthopedic and Trauma Hospital - a public hospital specializing in provincial level. With a team of experienced and well-trained doctors, a synchronous operating room system, ensuring sterility, modern facilities and medical equipment, pioneering the application of many new advanced technologies,... The Department of Plastic Surgery is proud to be a reliable cosmetic facility, committed to meeting all current beauty needs of customers.

DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND COSMETIC SURGERY, NGHE AN ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA HOSPITAL

Address: No. 138, Nguyen Phong Sac Street, Hung Dung Ward, Vinh City, Nghe An Province (Old Poland Hospital).

Faculty office hotline: 0818375656