What is an orbit specialist?

Oculoplastic and orbital surgeons are ophthalmologists who completed additional fellowship training in the medical and surgical management of a wide range of conditions affecting the structures that surround the eye, including the eyelids, eye socket (orbit) and tear drainage system.

What is lacrimal and orbital surgery?

Oculoplastic and orbital surgery is plastic surgery focused on the structures surrounding the eye, including the eyelids, orbit (bones of the eye socket), lacrimal system (tear duct system), forehead, and midface area.

What does oculoplastic surgeon mean?

Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues including the eyelids, eyebrows, forehead, cheeks, orbit (bony cavity around the eye), and lacrimal (tear) system.

How long does it take to recover from orbital surgery?

The patient generally has moderate swelling that will subside over the ensuing two weeks and the final post-operative result is usually know at about six weeks if the injuries are moderate. If the injury is severe, the recovery time can be significantly longer and possibly require other procedures.

What is an oculoplastic and orbital surgeon?

Oculoplastic and orbital surgeons are ophthalmologists who completed additional fellowship training in the medical and surgical management of a wide range of conditions affecting the structures that surround the eye, including the eyelids, eye socket (orbit) and tear drainage system. They specialize in the treatment of:

Why choose An Oculofacial plastic surgeon?

Specializing in all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and upper facial surgery, our oculofacial plastic surgeons have the most in depth training possible in this area.

How many procedures does the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery perform?

They are members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and they perform more than 2,500 procedures annually, with excellent results and few complications.