Oculoplastic surgery holds a pivotal position within the field of facial plastic surgery, playing a crucial role in enhancing one's appearance.
Indications and Etiology: Patients seeking treatment span all age groups. Examples include congenital ptosis in children under two years old, strabismus, small palpebral fissures, eyelid defects, and various congenital anomalies—each requiring tailored surgical planning based on the specific condition.Adult procedures include double eyelid surgery, strabismus correction, ptosis repair, orbital reconstruction, prosthetic eye implantation, and reconstructive surgery following traumatic deformities or tumor removal.
Double eyelid: Refers to a skin fold appearing above the upper eyelid margin when looking straight ahead, roughly parallel to the eyelid edge. This fold significantly enhances a person's perceived beauty and conveys emotional states.Surveys indicate that single eyelids are common among East Asian populations. With rising living standards and growing emphasis on aesthetic beauty, coupled with natural changes in double eyelid creases over time, cosmetic double eyelid surgery demands meticulous planning, precise execution, and should be performed exclusively by specialized surgeons.
Eye Bags: Refers to the appearance of puffy, swollen tissue and loose skin around the lower eyelids, along with wrinkles. These are signs of aging around the eyes that significantly impact facial aesthetics. Therefore, eye bag correction surgery is an important component of eye cosmetic procedures.
Ptosis: When eyes gaze straight ahead, the normal position of the upper eyelid margin should lie between the upper corneal edge and the pupil. Cases where the margin falls below this level (where the upper eyelid covers more than 1mm of the upper corneal edge) are termed ptosis. Ptosis can be congenital or acquired, necessitating tailored corrective approaches based on individual circumstances.