A fast and easy-to-perform noninvasive Muller's muscle sublimation technique using plasma technology for treatment of mild-to-moderate ptosis: a case report

J Med Case Rep. 2025 Jun 17;19(1):279. doi: 10.1186/s13256-025-05330-y.

Abstract

Background: Currently, most surgeons favor Muller's muscle conjunctival resection as a treatment for mild-to-moderate ptosis, as this method is associated with fewer post-surgical complications.

Case presentation: This case series of six Iranian women aged between 15 and 65 (mean 43) years with mild-to-moderate ptosis treated at Negah Eye Hospital used a plasma scalpel (PLEXR™) for conjunctivo-Muller sublimation. A 1-4 area management strategy was applied, and margin reflex distance 1 measurements showed improvement from 1.58 mm pre-treatment to 3.66 mm after 6 months.

Conclusion: Seemingly, applying plasma technology to treat mild-to-moderate ptosis via conjunctivo-Muller muscle sublimation might be a promising alternative to more invasive surgical methods.

Keywords: Muller’s muscle; Noninvasive; Plasma; Ptosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Blepharoplasty* / methods
  • Blepharoptosis* / surgery
  • Conjunctiva* / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iran
  • Middle Aged
  • Oculomotor Muscles* / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult