Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery

Our priority is patient outcome and experience—that’s why we offer clinics dedicated to addressing a variety of disorders requiring the most trusted, industry-leading surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Comprehensive exams and state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to identify eye conditions requiring oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery

WVU Eye Institute’s oculofacial plastic and orbital surgeons specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery for children and adults to correct or treat disorders both common and rare. Oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery (sometimes also referred to as Cosmetic Facial Rejuvenation) may treat conditions of the eyelids, tear production and drainage (lacrimal) system, brows, the area of the face adjacent to the eye, and the bones surrounding the eyes. We also have clinics dedicated to addressing thyroid eye disease.

Conditions We Treat with Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery

Common problems our specialists treat with oculoplastic and orbital surgery include:

Artificial eyes and eye socket surgery
Birth deformities
Blocked tear duct
Congenital and vascular malformations
Droopy eyelids or eyebrows
Ectropion (outward turning of the eyelids)
Entropion (inward turning of the eyelids)
Facial fractures and injuries
Retraction (from birth defect or thyroid eye disease)
Skin cancer
Sun damage to skin
Thyroid eye disease
Tumors

Treatments and Services

Our expert Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital surgeons are available to assist you with plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments. With a comprehensive eye exam and the latest diagnostic technology, we’ll determine which therapy best suits your needs. Based on your individual condition, treatment methods may include:

BOTOX® injections
Ectropion or entropion repair
Eyebrow lift
Eyelid lift
Eye socket decompression surgery for Graves’ Disease
Fillers (such as Restylane®)
Mohs reconstruction
Orbital fracture repair and trauma
Tear duct surgery
Tumor removal and reconstruction

WVU Medicine Health Report -Oculoplastic Surgery for Thyroid Eye Disease

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