Oculoplastic Surgery
Oculoplastic surgery treats conditions of the eyelids, the eye socket (orbit), the tear drainage system, and the face surrounding the eyes. Our oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist with additional fellowship training in this specialty, so each procedure, whether cosmetic or reconstructive, is planned with both the appearance and the health of your eyes in mind.
Considering eyelid or facial surgery?
Schedule a consultation with our oculoplastic surgeon to discuss your options.
Why Choose an Oculoplastic Surgeon?
The eyelids protect the eye, spread tears across its surface, and close fully during sleep. Surgery that removes too much skin or changes the position of the lower lid can leave the eye dry, irritated, or unable to close completely. Because oculoplastic surgeons are trained as ophthalmologists first, they can improve the appearance of the eyelids and face while protecting how the eyes function.
Treatments
Cosmetic
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). Removes or repositions excess skin and fat in the upper or lower eyelids.
- Brow lift. Raises a low brow or forehead, which can make the upper eyelids appear heavier.
- Midface lift. Lifts the cheeks to reduce hollowing beneath the eyes.
Reconstructive
- Drooping eyelids. Excess upper eyelid skin (dermatochalasis) or a low eyelid position (ptosis) can block vision. Surgery may be covered by insurance when medically necessary.
- Thyroid eye disease. Treats eye bulging, eyelid retraction, and double vision associated with thyroid conditions such as Graves’ disease.
- Eyelid malposition. Entropion (inward-turning eyelid) and ectropion (outward-turning eyelid) can irritate or expose the eye. Surgery restores the eyelid to its normal position.
- Eyelid lesions and skin cancer. Includes reconstruction following Mohs surgery.
- Tearing and blocked tear ducts. Includes dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), a procedure that creates a new drainage pathway for tears.
- Orbital conditions. Includes tumors and fractures of the eye socket.
- Facial nerve palsy. When facial weakness prevents the eye from closing fully, surgery can help protect the eye’s surface.
- Eyelid spasms. Blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm may be treated with Botox injections.
- Enucleation. Removal of a blind, painful, or severely injured eye may be recommended. An orbital implant and custom prosthesis can restore a natural appearance.
Facial Rejuvenation
- Botox. Relaxes the muscles that cause forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet. Results typically last three to four months.
- Hyaluronic acid fillers. Juvéderm fillers restore volume to the cheeks, under-eye area, and around the mouth.
- Cosmetic IPL. Uses light-based treatment for reduce facial redness, visible blood vessels, and sun spots. Learn about OptiLight, the same technology that is used to treat dry eye.
- ResurFX. A non-ablative laser treatment that improves fine lines and skin texture with minimal downtime.
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). Removes or repositions excess skin and fat in the upper or lower eyelids.
- Brow lift. Raises a low brow or forehead, which can make the upper eyelids appear heavier.
- Midface lift. Lifts the cheeks to reduce hollowing beneath the eyes.
- Drooping eyelids. Excess upper eyelid skin (dermatochalasis) or a low eyelid position (ptosis) can block vision. Surgery may be covered by insurance when medically necessary.
- Thyroid eye disease. Treats eye bulging, eyelid retraction, and double vision associated with thyroid conditions such as Graves’ disease.
- Eyelid malposition. Entropion (inward-turning eyelid) and ectropion (outward-turning eyelid) can irritate or expose the eye. Surgery restores the eyelid to its normal position.
- Eyelid lesions and skin cancer. Includes reconstruction following Mohs surgery.
- Tearing and blocked tear ducts. Includes dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), a procedure that creates a new drainage pathway for tears.
- Orbital conditions. Includes tumors and fractures of the eye socket.
- Facial nerve palsy. When facial weakness prevents the eye from closing fully, surgery can help protect the eye’s surface.
- Eyelid spasms. Blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm may be treated with Botox injections.
- Enucleation. Removal of a blind, painful, or severely injured eye may be recommended. An orbital implant and custom prosthesis can restore a natural appearance.
- Botox. Relaxes the muscles that cause forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet. Results typically last three to four months.
- Hyaluronic acid fillers. Juvéderm fillers restore volume to the cheeks, under-eye area, and around the mouth.
- Cosmetic IPL. Uses light-based treatment for reduce facial redness, visible blood vessels, and sun spots. Learn about OptiLight, the same technology that is used to treat dry eye.
- ResurFX. A non-ablative laser treatment that improves fine lines and skin texture with minimal downtime.
Cost and Insurance
Reconstructive procedures are often covered by insurance when they treat a medical condition, such as eyelids that obstruct vision. Cosmetic surgery and facial rejuvenation treatments are not covered by insurance. Learn more about financing your procedure with CareCredit.
Schedule an oculoplastic consultation
Our surgeon will review your goals and let you know whether insurance may cover your treatment.