What is an Oculoplastic / Oculo-Facial surgeon?

Eye Plastic surgeons, also known as Oculoplastic or Oculo-Facial surgeons are ophthalmologists who have completed extensive post-residency training in this unique sub-specialty..

The training involves plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues including eyelids & eyebrows, cheeks, orbit, and lacrimal (tear) system.

What type of surgeries does an Oculoplastic /
Oculo-Facial surgeon perform?

Facial

Brow lifts ( direct, indirect and endoscopic)
Face and Cheek lifts ( Facelift &, Midface lift)
Skin resurfacing using CO2 or Erbium LASER or chemical peel
Injections with Botox for facial wrinkles or blepharospasm

Facial

Orbital reconstruction following facial trauma
Surgeries for Grave's disease (thyroid)
Evaluation and repair of fractures
Evaluation and management of orbital tumors

Facial

Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty ("eye lift")
Repair of ptosis (drooping eyelid)
Management of dry eye
Evaluation of eyelid laxity, malposition and lagophthalmos

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