Ptosis is often described as upper eyelid drooping and usually occurs due to the weight of the eyelid pressing on the front of the eye. This results in a droopy eyelid that can cause watering of the eyes or blurred vision. Ptosis can also become a cosmetic concern, impacting one's self-esteem, and many individuals that suffer from Ptosis, often prefer not to be photographed, as, in photos, it appears more prominent or pronounced.

“The levator muscle, which lifts your top eyelid, stretches and weakens with age, causing your eyelid to sag, resulting in droopy eyelids. Ptosis of the upper eyelid, fortunately, can be addressed with ptosis surgery, which is an operation to lift and tighten the upper eyelid muscle,” explained Pari Shams, a consultant oculoplastic surgeon from London.

“Congenital Ptosis is a condition that can also be found at birth, due to inherited faulty development of the muscle that elevates the baby’s eyelid/s. If left untreated, congenital ptosis can impede a child’s vision development, resulting in amblyopia, or commonly known as lazy eye,” she added.

With nearly two decades of clinical expertise integrating the micro-precision of eyelid surgery with the aesthetic ideas of facial plastic surgery, Ms Shams is regarded as the leading eyelid specialist by patients wanting more natural-looking, customised eyelid surgery.
Ms Shams, an award-winning, internationally acclaimed consultant oculoplastic surgeon, holds a unique position in the UK cosmetic sector, according to her peers and industry experts. Her tailored and efficient treatments, which combine surgical and non-surgical methods, are based on her extensive clinical knowledge, understanding and expertise with peri-orbital skin diseases, general eyelid architecture, and common eye problems associated with ageing.

She not only treats a wide range of eyelid diseases, but she also performs cosmetic treatments and consults patients at the Phoenix Hospital Group Outpatient Centre, Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre, Weymouth Street Hospital, and The Harley Street Clinic, all of which adhere to the highest safety standards.

Ms Shams specialises in both functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery, and as a consultant oculoplastic surgeon she offers a range of treatments that includes eyelid malpositions such as ptosis, facial palsy, entropion, ectropion, thyroid eyelid retraction, dry and watery eyes, eyelid cancer, and eyelid tumours.

To add to her already impressive credentials, Ms Shams is also an invited speaker at many international conferences where she represents her research and travels across the nation to share her unique findings on cutting-edge treatments, with other surgeons and aesthetic practitioners.

Patients can schedule an appointment through Ms Shams' website, and she is available for in-person, video, and phone consultations. You may also send her an email via the website if you want more information, or call her for further assistance.

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Pari Shams is a cosmetic and functional eyelid surgeon that specialises in the management of eyelid, lacrimal and orbital disorders. Surgical procedures are performed at a variety of medical facilities including their practice at Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre, the Phoenix Hospital Group Outpatient Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, and Weymouth Street Hospital. Dr Shams believes in personalised healthcare where decisions are made with the patient, based on their needs and desires and she makes sure that every patient receives the care and attention that is required at every stage of their treatment. Whether you would like to have functional or cosmetic eye surgery, Dr Shams is qualified to advise you of the best surgical, or non-surgical options that will achieve the most natural and desirable aesthetic outcome, without compromising your eye function. Find out more about Pari Shams on her website at https://www.parishams.com.