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WHAT IS EYELID RECONSTRUCTION?
Eyelid reconstruction is a specialized procedure that addresses various conditions affecting the eyelids. Whether due to injury, aging, or medical conditions like cancer, eyelid repair is essential for both functional and aesthetic reasons. This procedure often involves restoring the eyelid’s natural shape and function while maintaining or improving your appearance.
CONDITIONS ADDRESSED BY EYELID RECONSTRUCTION
Eyelid reconstruction is vital for patients dealing with eyelid cancers, ectropion, and entropion. Eyelid cancer reconstruction is critical for removing cancerous tissue while preserving the delicate structures of the eye. Ectropion occurs when the eyelid turns outward, leading to dryness and irritation, while entropion involves the inward turning of the eyelid, causing discomfort as lashes rub against the eye. Both conditions can be corrected with eyelid surgery to restore normal eyelid position and function.
BENEFITS OF EYELID RECONSTRUCTION
Undergoing eyelid reconstruction at a Boston practice like Glavas Center offers numerous benefits, including improved eye comfort, better vision, and a more natural appearance. Correcting ectropion or entropion can alleviate irritation, while eyelid cancer reconstruction ensures that cancerous tissues are removed without compromising your overall appearance.
EYELID RECONSTRUCTION AFTER CANCER OR TRAUMA
Patients who get sunburnt easily are very predisposed to getting skin cancer. It frequently occurs on the lower or upper eyelids.
These skin cancers start as a small red spot or a small crust, but they can grow to be quite large. If they are treated in the early stages, the surgery and recovery are short and simple. If the skin cancer has grown, the surgery will be more complex. However, grafting techniques, using tissue from the other eyelids or the skin from behind the ear can effectively be used to rebuild a new eyelid.
EYELID RECONSTRUCTION AFTER EYELIFTS
If a patient has previously had an eyelift and does not like the result, it can be modified or repaired. Dr. Ioannis Glavas will spend the time to explain the mechanism behind an unsatisfactory or visually unpleasant result and recommend techniques to make the result less traumatic and more accurate.
LOWER EYELID MALPOSITIONS
In older patients or patients who have had accidents, the lower eyelid may be out of position. The eyelashes may turn in and rub the eye (entropion), or the edge of the lower eyelid may fall away from the eye, causing it to tear (ectropion).
Both conditions can be repaired with local anesthesia by tightening and repositioning the lower lid muscles and tendons.
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SKIN CANCER EVALUATIONS
Patients with pale skin and little pigment are very prone to skin cancers. However, even patients with dark, heavily pigmented skin can develop skin cancers. Avoiding the sun and using sunscreens and sunblocks are helpful in reducing the incidence of these cancers.
The most common areas of the face where skin cancers develop are:
(1) the lower eyelids, (2) the tip of the nose, (3) the forehead, and (4) the upper eyelid.
The most common types of skin cancer are:
(1) the basal cell carcinoma, (2) the squamous cell carcinoma, and (3) the melanoma.
Basal cell carcinomas may begin as a small red dot that grows, bleeds, forms a scab, and, eventually, an ulcer of the eyelid tissue. Although these tumors begin small, they can grow quite large. Although they do not spread to other parts of the body (metastasize), they are easier to remove when they are small. Often, a part or all of an eyelid has to be removed, but this can be reconstructed, yielding an aesthetically pleasing result.
Squamous cell carcinomas grow much like basal cells, except that they may appear to be more scaly and flaky and are more aggressive, growing more rapidly.
Melanomas are usually pigmented and are often raised, although they can initially be flat. Any brown or grey spot that changes size, shape or pigmentation is suspicious of being a melanoma. These are exceptionally dangerous as they will metastasize—spread to other organs of the body—and can be deadly. They must be removed early because the smaller and flatter they are, the less chance of their spread.
THE EYELID RECONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE
The eyelid reconstruction process varies depending on the underlying condition. Oculoplastic surgery Boston specialists, like Dr. Glavas, personalize each procedure to meet individual needs. Whether removing a tumor or correcting ectropion or entropion, the goal is to restore the eyelid’s normal appearance and function. The procedure often involves precise techniques to maintain minimal scarring and a natural look.
FINANCING YOUR PROCEDURE
Cosmetic surgery is an excellent investment in an individual’s well-being. Because of this, we believe financial considerations should not be an obstacle to your procedure. At the office, we accept all methods of payment as well as financing by CareCredit. Please see the financing section of our website or click below for an instant reply.
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE
If you’re experiencing issues with your eyelids or have been diagnosed with eyelid cancer, Dr. Ioannis Glavas and his team at the Glavas Center are here to help. Located in Boston, Beverly, and New York City, the eyelid specialist offers personalized care to address your unique needs. For more information about eyelid reconstruction surgery or to schedule an appointment please call 617-262-0070 or contact us by email by filling in the form below.
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For more information about eyelid reconstruction surgery or to schedule an appointment please call 617-262-0070 or contact us by email by filling in the form below