02/20/2026
This handsome little patient was born with a right upper eyelid that could not stay open, a condition called ptosis. 👶✨
In the preoperative photo, the eyelid blocked his pupil. Notice the flash reflection appears in the left eye but not the right. When the reflex is absent, vision is obstructed. Some children compensate by lifting their chin, but this abnormal head position can affect facial and neck development over time.
Dr. Lichtenstein placed a silicone frontalis suspension sling in about 20 minutes to lift the lid and restore a clear visual axis. The goal of pediatric ptosis repair is to protect vision and eliminate the abnormal head posture.
Function comes first, but the cosmetic outcome matters too, and his tiny incisions are barely visible. 👏