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Tear Duct Surgery, Thyroid Disease
and Facial Paralysis...
In addition to the most common reconstructive
surgery procedures (blepharoplasty, eyelid ptosis repair,
ectropion repair, and entropion repair), Dr. Lo is uniquely
qualified and specially trained in advanced techniques for
tear duct surgery, thyroid disease and facial paralysis (Bell's
Palsy).
Tear Duct Surgery
One of the common complaints heard from people middle-aged
and older is "my eyes water constantly". This
usually results from a blockage in the tear ducts draining
the eyes, the cause of which may be infection, trauma,
surgery, chemotherapy, glaucoma or anti-viral eye drops,
or unknown. Fortunately, there is a treatment, and it is
successful in 90% of patients. Tear duct surgery is performed
to bypass the blockage so that the tears can drain into
the nose. It can be performed via a small incision next
to the nose, or inside the nose with the use of an endoscope
(small microscope). At the other extreme, some patients
complain of dry eyes. There are many treatments for this,
including blocking the tear ducts with small plugs to increase
moisture in the eyes.
Thyroid
Disease
An overactive thyroid can cause problems around the eyes.
It makes the tissue around the eye swell, causing the eyes
to bulge forward and the eyelids to retract. The bulging of
the eyes leads to drying of the cornea, double vision, irritation,
tearing, redness, and possible vision loss. The treatment
involves enlarging the eye socket to decrease the bulge of
the eyes. The eyelids can also be restored to their normal
level to allow the eye to close.
Facial
Paralysis / Bell's Palsy
Facial paralysis is a devastating problem for the patient.
The eyelids cannot close to moisturize and protect the
eye, leading to corneal dryness, irritation, and tearing.
The paralyzed side of the face is expressionless and drooping.
It can be caused by tumor, trauma, surgery, infection,
inflammation, stroke, or Bell's palsy. Eyelid procedures
available to help correct this problem include placing a
gold weight in the upper eyelid and tightening the eyelids
to assist in closure. The face and midface can also have
suspension surgery done with the midface lift or Russian
threads to decrease drooping and improve symmetry.
About Faces Cosmetic Surgery is located
in Tucson, Arizona. Our facility is renowned for its state
of the art cosmetic
surgery and reconstructive
surgery procedures. For more information or to schedule
a consultation, please contact us.
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