Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty or surgery of the eyelids is a procedure aimed at altering the size and shape of the upper, lower or both eyelids by removing excess skin and fat. Eyelid surgery can be performed for medical reasons though it is most often performed for a purely aesthetic improvement. Since aging can result in fatty deposits and sagging in the eyelids, the procedure involves removing excess skin and/or fat to achieve a younger appearance for the patient. Blepharoplasty not only improves sagging in the upper eyelid but can also remove “bags under the eyes” which are simply pads of fat. It should be noted that this surgery does not improve wrinkles (e.g. “crow’s feet”) and may not improve the dark circles around the eyes, that often occur from blood that has leaked from broken blood vessels.

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Enucleation, Eye

Enucleation is the surgical removal of the eyeball that leaves the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents intact.

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Trabeculectomy

Trabeculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part of the trabeculum in the eye to relieve pressure caused by glaucoma.

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Tarsorrhaphy

Tarsorrhaphy is a rare procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the opening.

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