TikTok Story Sparks Pride in Being Unique With Congenital Ptosis

Sabrina Burlando, born with congenital ptosis that prevents blinking, underwent a 3-year surgery to blink using her eyebrow muscles. After years of insecurity influenced by online beauty standards, she shared her story on TikTok not to go viral but to help others feel understood. The overwhelmingly kind responses—including messages from families dealing with ptosis—encouraged her to embrace her uniqueness and keep sharing to support others facing the condition.