Oculoplastics & reconstructive surgery
All oculoplastic procedures are performed by fellowship-trained, board-certified surgeons who are highly experienced in the fields of ophthalmology and reconstructive surgery. Our oculoplastic surgeons are specialists who work as part of a team of physicians, including otolaryngologists (also known as ENTs or ear, nose and throat doctors), dermatologists, neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons and oncologists—all ensuring that you receive seamless, coordinated care.
Procedures we perform
Oculoplastic surgeons provide a unique type of medical care, taking into account each person’s individual needs. Whether you need extensive reconstructive surgery or a simple cosmetic procedure, our oculoplastic surgeons can help find the treatment that’s right for you. Our oculoplastic surgeons perform the full spectrum of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive procedures, including:
Cosmetic procedures
- Botox® and injectable fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, etc.)
- Laser skin resurfacing (Fraxel)
- Browlifts
- Facelifts
- Threadlifts
- Kybella®
- Intense pulsed light (IPL)
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Microneedling
- Ultherapy
Medical procedures
- Reconstructive surgery following eye or facial injuries
- Post-skin cancer reconstruction
- Blepharoplasty (treatment of eyelid drooping)
- Correction of thyroid-related eye conditions
- Treatment of chronic inflammation of the eyelid (blepharitis)
- Surgical correction of turned-in (entropion) or turned-out (ectropion) eyelids
- Removal of benign growths such as skin tags and styes (chalazion)
- Tear duct drainage
- TrueTear dry eye treatment
Most of these procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. Your physician will advise you regarding the best place for your treatment, which may be in your physician’s office or in a hospital or other surgical center.
Teaching & research
In addition to providing excellent clinical care to all our patients, the physicians who are part of Northwell Health Eye Institute are dedicated to furthering the field of medicine in all disciplines, including ophthalmology.
Many of our physicians regularly participate in the training of residents and fellows. They are actively engaged in research with the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals. Our physicians are often investigators in clinical trials and can enroll patients who meet certain criteria in appropriate trials, which can help determine the best new treatments for a variety of conditions.