When problems concerning your eyelids or the delicate areas around your eyes being affect your vision, comfort, or confidence, specialized care makes all the difference. Oculoplastics is a specialty within ophthalmology that combines the art and science of eye care and plastic surgery, addressing both functional and aesthetic concerns around the eyes with precision and expertise.
Oculoplastics at West Virginia Eye Consultants
Oculoplastics focuses on surgical and non-surgical treatments for conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit, and surrounding structures. Unlike general plastic surgery, oculoplastic procedures require specialized training in both ophthalmology and plastic surgery techniques.
Ocluoplastic surgeons, sometimes also called ophthalmic plastic surgesons, have a comprehensive understanding of eye anatomy and visual function. At West Virginia Eye Consultants, our team approaches oculoplastics with this dual expertise and know that successful outcomes require not only aesthetic improvement but also protecting and improving your eye health and vision.
Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty can help treat excess skin, muscle, and fat that can accumulate around the eyes over time. Many patients are surprised to learn that blepharoplasty isn’t just about enhancing a person’s appearance. It can also help improve vision impaired vision and decrease eye irritation for some people.
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty targets the most common age-related changes affecting the upper eyelids. As skin loses elasticity and underlying muscles weaken, excess tissue can create a hooded appearance that may even interfere with someone’s peripheral vision. At West Virginia Eye Consultants, our surgeons perform upper lid blepharoplasty using precise techniques that remove excess skin and fat while preserving the natural eyelid contour and function.
The procedure typically involves making small, hidden, incisions along the natural eyelid crease, where the surgeon can remove any excess tissue while also minimizing visible scarring. Our surgeons carefully evaluate each patient’s anatomy to determine the amount of tissue removal needed, which ensures a natural-looking results.
Lower Lid Blepharoplasty
Lower Lid Blepharoplasty can help improve puffiness, bags, and excess skin below the eyes that can create a tired or aged appearance. This procedure can be performed through either a transconjunctival approach (inside the eyelid) or an external incision just below the lash line, depending on whether skin removal is necessary.
The surgery typically focuses on repositioning or removing excess fat deposits while tightening loose skin to restore a more refreshed look.
Ptosis Repair Eyelid Surgery
Ptosis Repair is another type of eyelid surgery that addresses drooping upper eyelids that can significantly impact vision and appearance. Ptosis may be congenital (present from birth) or develop due to aging or medical conditions affecting the muscles that lift the eyelid.
Before any eyelid surgery, our specialists perform thorough evaluations to find out what’s causing droopy or hooded eyelids so we can choose the right procedure for you. If ptosis repair is determined to be the best option for you, our specialists have a range of techniques to choose from.
Some patients may only require simple muscle tightening procedures, while others may need more complex treatment, depending on the severity and the person’s unique anatomy.
Other Advanced Oculoplastic Treatment Options
Whether you’re dealing with droopy eyelids that block your vision, stubborn eye irritation, or concerns about your appearance, our oculoplastic specialists are here to help. Schedule your consultation at West Virginia Eye Consultants in Charleston, WV, today!
