Oculoplastic surgery is a specialized field that focuses on the delicate areas around the eyes. The procedure is usually performed to address a wide range of concerns for both reconstructive procedures and cosmetic enhancements.

Oculoplastic surgeons like Dr. Debraj Shome can work on your eyelids, lacrimal structures, and adjacent facial structures to address droopy eyelids, blocked tear ducts, eyelid tumors, orbital structures, and other facial nerve disorders.

Reconstructive procedures and functional improvements

 

One of the major objectives of oculoplastic surgery is to improve the function of the eye. For example, it can correct ptosis (droopy upper eyelids) through a surgery.

Oculoplastic surgeries can also be used to address eyelid malpositions such as ectropion (a condition where the eyelid turns outward) and entropion (the eyelid turns inward). The procedure can relieve discomfort, irritation, and blurred vision caused by these conditions and improve overall eye function.

Cosmetic enhancements

Beyond functional improvements, oculoplastic surgeries can also be done to achieve certain specific aesthetics around the eyes and the surrounding structures. For example, eyelift procedures can reduce puffiness, eliminate eye bags, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines for a more refreshed and vibrant look.

These procedures can also be done to reshape and reposition structures around the eyebrows, forehead, and mid-face areas to give the patient some facial balance.

Oculoplastic surgery techniques

Depending on the issues being addressed, a qualified cosmetic surgeon will employ different techniques. The Esthetic Clinics in India personalize these techniques to each patient’s needs and expectations. Some of the techniques include:

  • Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a procedure done on the eyelids for a better appearance and to address some eye dysfunctions, such as vision obstruction. The process involves making an incisions and using other sculpting techniques to remove excess fat and muscles around the eyes.

As the name suggests, a brow lift, also called forehead lift surgery, is a procedure performed on the brows to elevate them and smooth out forehead wrinkles. The techniques used involve incisions to lift and reposition the eyebrows to achieve a more alert and youthful appearance.

Ptosis is a condition characterized by the drooping of the upper eyelids, which can cause obstruction of vision and make an individual always look tired. Ptosis repair is done to tighten and reposition the brow muscles. Different techniques can be used to achieve a successful ptosis repair, such as levator resection and frontalis sling procedures.

  • Entropion and ectropion repair

Entropion is a condition characterized by the inward turning of the eye, while ectropion is the outward turning of the eye, both of which can be corrected by oculoplastic procedures. The procedure involves adjusting the position of the eyelid to restore normal function and alignment and relieve symptoms such as tearing and eye irritation.

  • Orbital surgery in

As the name hints, orbital surgery deals with conditions affecting the orbit (eye socket). The procedure can be done to repair fractures, remove tumors, treat orbital inflammatory disease, and correct orbital volume abnormalities.