Restoring Function and Natural Beauty Around Your Eyes
Dr. Marielle Mahan is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculofacial plastic surgery including reconstructive and cosmetic procedures for the eyelids, tear drainage system, and eye sockets. Restore function and rejuvenate your eyes with orbital surgery and facial rejuvenation procedures.
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Oculofacial plastic surgery is a specialized field focusing on these intricate areas around your eyes. Unlike general plastic surgeons, an oculofacial plastic surgeon has advanced training in both ophthalmology and plastic surgery, providing unmatched expertise in preserving vision while enhancing natural beauty.
The delicate structures surrounding your eyes, including the eyelids, tear ducts, and eye socket, serve both protective and aesthetic functions. When injury, aging, or medical conditions affect these structures, both function and appearance suffer. Our oculofacial plastic surgery practice also addresses orbital tumors, thyroid eye disease, and orbital trauma.
Healthy eyelids maintain proper position and function to protect your eyes and provide clear vision. However, when muscles weaken or tissues change with age, injury, or disease, various problems can develop, affecting both your comfort and your sight.
Common symptoms include:
Early-stage eyelid issues may be managed with non-surgical treatments, but progressive conditions often require surgical intervention. As problems advance, patients frequently need a specialized oculofacial surgeon to restore both function and appearance.
For functional eyelid problems, surgical procedures may include:
Oculofacial surgery are procedures using precise surgical methods to strengthen, reposition, or reconstruct eyelid tissues and tear drainage systems.
Surgery is performed one eye at a time when appropriate, typically with several weeks between procedures, allowing careful monitoring of healing and results.
Will insurance cover oculofacial surgery?
Many functional procedures are covered when they impair vision or cause medical problems. Purely cosmetic surgery typically requires out-of-pocket payment.
How long is the recovery from eyelid surgery?
Most patients resume normal activities within 1 to 2 weeks, though complete healing takes several weeks. Specific guidelines depend on your procedure.
What’s the difference between an oculofacial surgeon and a general plastic surgeon?
Oculofacial plastic surgeons have specialized training in both ophthalmology and reconstructive surgery, with deep expertise in eye anatomy that general plastic surgeons can lack.
Will there be visible scarring?
Incisions are strategically placed in natural eyelid creases to minimize visible scarring. Most scars fade significantly over months.
Can both eyes be done simultaneously?
Depending on the procedure, both eyes may be treated in one session or staged several weeks apart for optimal healing and results.
Schedule a comprehensive evaluation to determine your candidacy for oculofacial surgery. Our surgical team uses advanced diagnostic technology to assess your eye health and create a personalized treatment plan for clear vision and natural beauty.
Answer a few questions, and a surgical counselor will assist you. For medical concerns, contact us directly at 301.571.4334.