|
48 year old female before and after
upper and lower lid blepharoplasty |
Surgery of the eyelids and brows can be done for cosmetic or functional reasons. Many patients have concerns that can be addressed by considering one of several eyelid procedures. Performing delicate surgery in the region surrounding the eye requires a steady hand, an artist’s vision and most importantly, extensive knowledge and sub specialized training. While many plastic surgeons perform eyelid procedures, ophthalmologists are the most highly trained to perform surgical procedures on the eyelids and eyebrows. In fact, there is a surgical subspecialty dealing with the area surrounding the eye. It is known as ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery or oculoplastics. The specialists who perform such procedures are surgeons specially trained both in ophthalmology (diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders) and in plastic/reconstructive surgery of the eye region. Typically these procedures can be performed in the minor surgical suite in our clinic with local anesthesia.
Cosmetic and functional eye lid surgery is also preformed to improve the appearance of baggy and wrinkled eye lids, and to lift droopy lids. Common procedures include blepharoplasty which involves the careful removal of excess skin and or fatty tissue form the upper and lower eyelids. This may also include the treatment of facial wrinkles with N-Lite laser skin resurfacing, Botox or Restylane injections. Repair of droopy eyelids and eyebrows are also performed using new endoscopic techniques for brow and forehead elevation.
We also treat a variety if skin and eyelid lesions including skin cancers which require removal and reconstructive repair.
|