Jul 20, 2010 · There are numerous ways to estimate the amount of levator resection necessary to correct congenital ptosis. The two methods that are most commonly cited and used are those …

Sep 21, 2020 · Internal levator resection surgery can be similar to external surgery but with a different way of accessing the eyelid muscles. Instead of operating through the top-side eyelid …

When you need less of the eyelid to be elevated, the surgeon typically shortens the Mueller’s muscle. The levator muscle is often shortened when you need more of the eyelid lifted. This …

Dec 12, 2025 · Levator resection is a ptosis surgery that shortens the levator muscle to increase its lifting power. It is typically used in congenital ptosis with moderate levator function.

The specific surgery used to treat ptosis depends on the condition of the muscles around the eye. Two of the most common kinds of ptosis repair are levator resection and frontalis suspension.

Resection and advancement of the levator aponeurosis is a technique often used in correction of ptosis in patients with greater than 5 mm of levator function.

All patients had a good levator function; therefore, levator resection was the procedure of choice. We performed levator resection of 20 mm and above and the desired post-operative correction …

Jun 14, 2025 · Levator resection is a surgical procedure used in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery to correct ptosis, a condition characterized by the drooping of the upper …

Mar 11, 2021 · The levator resection procedure is most commonly used in cases of congenital ptosis with a moderate amount of levator function (>6 mm).

Aug 20, 2019 · In this surgical video, Dr. Francesco Bernardini presents an elegant and efficient method for treating congenital ptosis. The technique involves advancement of the levator …