What are the types of oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery?
Ptosis: (pronounced “tosis”) The medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid, a condition that may affect one or both upper eyelids. When the level of the upper lid margin falls, it can interfere with the upper field of vision. Symptoms include a decreased ability to keep the eyes open, eyestrain, and eyebrow fatigue from the increased effort needed to raise the eyelids. Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty (eye lift): Reduces excess skin and fat in the upper eyelids. This overlapping skin often interferes with normal vision and has to be corrected to regain a functional visual field. During the out-patient procedure, the physician marks the incision sites (one incision on each eyelid), following the contour of the eyelid crease. Excess skin and fat is then removed, and the incision is closed with fine sutures. Typically, the incision is barely visible and fades over time. The physician often recommends blepharoplasty if a significant improvement in the visual field can be achieved. Lower Eye
