Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Oculoplastics is a highly specialised field of medicine. As a subspecialty of ophthalmology, oculoplastic procedures include the medical and surgical treatment of various eye abnormalities.
What are oculoplastic procedures?
Oculoplastic procedures are non-surgical and surgical procedures around the eyes, including the tear ducts, eyelids, and orbits (bony sockets). These procedures can also involve the cheeks, eyebrows, and forehead.
Another term for oculoplastic surgery is ophthalmic plastic surgery. We may perform one of these procedures for cosmetic reasons or to fix medical problems, such as cysts and tumours on the eyelids, thyroid eye disease, and orbital conditions.
Only a trained ophthalmologist should perform these types of procedures on your eyes. At Oculase, Mr Daniele Lorenzano is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in non-surgical and surgical cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery.
Which conditions can we treat?
We might perform an oculoplastic procedure for many reasons, from correcting eye bags or hooded eyelids to repairing problems with the tear ducts.
Conditions we treat at Oculase include:
- Ectropion (the eyelid sags or turns outward)
- Entropion (the eyelid turns inward)
- Functional essential blepharospasm
- Ptosis (droopy upper eyelid)
- Thyroid eye disease
- Blocked tear ducts
- Facial nerve palsy
We can also correct:
- Wrinkles and fine lines, such as crow’s feet and frown or laugh lines
- Contour deficits and indented scars
- Dark circles under the eyes
- Hollowness in the face
- Watery eyes
Types of oculoplastic procedures
Our private clinic offers a range of oculoplastic procedures to treat the above issues, such as blepharoplasty, lid laxity surgery, or ptosis surgery to address problems with your eyelids and watery eyes surgery to mend a faulty tear duct. Below we share what each of these entails.
Before your procedure
Before we can perform certain procedures, we may ask you to temporarily stop taking blood thinners and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Your GP can offer advice on whether you are suitable for an oculoplastic procedure given your general health.
You may need to arrange a lift home after your procedure. If you can, avoid smoking or using tobacco for 2-3 weeks before and after your procedure.
Recovery
Depending on which procedure you have, you may need to take some time off work. You can usually go home the same day but should rest your eyes for a few days after surgery. If you experience sore or sensitive eyes, you may benefit from holding a cold compress over your eyes.
You can avoid swelling by sleeping with a raised head for the first week after. During this time, you should also avoid alcohol and bathe carefully. Our specialist will provide tailored instructions for you to follow before and after your procedure to ensure it is a success.
Book an appointment
One of our specialists will perform a health assessment and a complete inspection of your eyelid and eye. We will then discuss the risks and benefits of your procedure in detail during your consultation to help you make an informed decision.
Contact us today to book an appointment or learn more about one of our oculoplastic and reconstructive procedures.