Ocuplastic Surgery at Emory Aesthetic Surgery Center

Ocuplastic surgery includes a range of very specialized plastic and reconstructive surgeries of the eyelids, the tear-duct system and the eye socket (orbit). They are used to repair damage from injuries, congenital deformities, paralysis, tumors or systemic diseases such as Graves (thyroid) disease.

Ocuplastic surgery is divided into four different categories:

Cosmetic Ocuplastic Surgeries:

The most common include eyelid surgery, cheek lift, and brow lift.

Reconstructive Ocuplastic Surgeries:

These procedures correct congenital deformities such as:

• Ptosis, droopy upper eyelids in children and adults
• Entropion, inward turning of the eyelids (usually lower)
• Ectropion, outward turning of the eyelids
• Retraction of the eyelids from birth defects and thyroid diseases such as Graves disease
• Repair or reconstruction of the eyelids following skin cancer removal or injuries
• Corrective surgery for patients who wear artificial eyes

Tear Duct:

This surgery, known as dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) or Jones' Tube 
Placement (artificial tear duct), is performed to repair blockage of the tear duct that often causes excessive watering or recurrent infections. This condition is commonly caused by previous infection or trauma, or may occur with aging. This surgery is highly successful and long lasting.

Orbital Surgery:

This is surgery within the bony portion of the eye socket to reposition the bones or remove tumors that may occur within the socket. A procedure called orbital decompression is used to correct the appearance of protruding eyes often caused by Graves disease or hyperthyroidism. The bony socket is expanded to accommodate the swelling and extra tissue deposited behind the eye.  The surgeons work closely with the patient's endocrinologist to determine the best conditions for the procedure.

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