GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Blepharoplasty: (blef-a-row-plasty) the surgical removal of excess skin and/or fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids; the result of this procedure improves the appearance of the eye, forehead and brow and in some cases, improves vision.

Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery: the surgery done to improve the appearance of the upper or lower eyelids, eyebrows and forehead.

Ectropion: (ek-tro-pea-ion) out-turned eyelid: the surgical procedure to correct ectropion rotates the out-turned eyelid and eyelashes into a normal position resulting in improved comfort and vision.

Entropion: (en-tro-pea-ion) in-turned eyelid; the surgical procedure to correct entropion rotates the in-turned eyelid and eyelashes into a normalposition resulting in improved comfort and vision.

Laser Skin Resurfacing: removal and softening of eyelid and facial wrinkles by advanced laser techniques.

Levator Muscle: the main muscle which lifts the upper eyelid.

Microfat Grafting: this is a new technique in which tiny particles of fat are transferred from one part of the body to another, such as from the abdomen or flank to a hollow upper lid or an area which appears sunken or is filled with deep lines.  The amazing results from this technique are partly related to the fact that the microfat particle transfer includes stem cells as well.  These stem cells help to rejuvenate the overlying skin.  In addition, microfat grafting techniques significantly lessen the likelihood of bumps and irregularity developing in the overlying skin.  Furthermore, one cannot reject or be allergic to their own fat. Microfat grafting procedures can be performed with ease in the office under local anesthesia.

Ocular: relating to the eye

Oculoplastic: plastic surgery of the tissues around the eye including the eyelids, tear ducts and bones which surround the eye.

Ophthalmic Oncology: the diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the eyelids, eyes, orbits, and the tear drainage system.

Orbital: relating to the tissues surrounding the eye.

Ptosis: (toe-sis) drooping eyelids or eyebrows

SMAS (superficial musculo-aponeurotic (ap-o-nu-rot-ic) system): A thin layer of tissues below the skin, connected to the muscles of facial movement.  Surgical tightening of the SMAS results in remval of jowls and a natural appearing reversal of the effects of aging of the face.

Tear Sac (Lacrimal Sac): (lak-ri-mal) the portion of the tear drain where tears collect.