Dr. Carlos Cury Jr.Ophthalmic Surgeon

Chapter 05 — Function and harmony

Oculoplastics

Eyelids protect the eye and shape facial expression. Oculoplastic surgery addresses both dimensions — functional and aesthetic — without overreaching on either.

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The approach

Excess eyelid skin can reduce the upper visual field; ptosis can progressively impair vision. In these cases, the indication is functional before it is aesthetic.

The guiding principle is discretion: natural results that preserve the patient's original features.

  • Blepharoplasty

    Correction of excess skin and puffiness in the upper and lower eyelids.

  • Eyelid ptosis

    Repositioning of the upper eyelid when drooping affects vision.

  • Lacrimal drainage

    Investigation and treatment of persistent tearing and duct obstructions.

  • Eyelid lesions

    Evaluation and removal of lesions with careful reconstruction of the eyelid margin.

The patient journey

How each case is managed

  1. 01

    Functional assessment

    Examination of the eyelid, the upper visual field and the ocular surface.

  2. 02

    Surgical planning

    Individualized marking and expectation-setting with the patient.

  3. 03

    Guided recovery

    Local care, scheduled follow-up visits and monitoring of healing.

Frequently asked questions

Is blepharoplasty always aesthetic?

No. When excess skin reduces the visual field, the indication is functional.

How long does recovery take?

Initial swelling typically subsides within the first few weeks, with the final result taking shape over the following months.

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