What is the optimal age for ptosis surgery?

Generally speaking, there is no specific optimal age for ptosis correction surgery. Ptosis surgery can be performed between the ages of 18 and 50. Ptosis surgery involves shortening the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to enhance its strength, enabling it to better lift the upper eyelid. This procedure adjusts the eyelid height, allowing the eyes to open normally and improving vision obstruction caused by drooping eyelids. The general reference price for ptosis surgery is 3000–8000 yuan per session, with visible improvement typically seen within 2–3 months after surgery. However, complications such as eyelid hematoma or infection may occur. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Patients over the age of 18 generally have fully developed physical maturity, and the strength of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is relatively stable. Performing surgery at this stage allows for a more accurate evaluation of surgical outcomes and reduces the risk of complications caused by subsequent physical development. Patients under the age of 50 usually have better overall physical condition and normal physiological function, which allows for faster postoperative recovery and reduces the risk of intraoperative accidents and postoperative complications. However, for patients with severe ptosis that has already affected vision, such as children whose ptosis has not improved by age 3 and is affecting visual development, timely surgery should be considered to prevent permanent visual impairment.

It is recommended to visit a reputable hospital and undergo the procedure under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure the safety and reliability of the surgery. Postoperatively, it is important to keep the eyes clean, avoid getting water in the eyes or rubbing them, use prescribed eye drops and ointments as directed, ensure adequate rest, avoid excessive eye strain, and attend follow-up appointments regularly to monitor eyelid recovery.