Plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery around the eyes. This includes the eyelids, eyebrows, bony structure around the eye, and tear duct system. An oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist who has completed extensive post-residency training in this unique subspecialty.

Dr. Lilly Koo Lin specializes in plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, eyebrows, orbit, and tear system. Dr. Lin is a board certified ophthalmologist and a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Eyelid

• Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty ("eye lift")
• Repair of drooping eyelid (ptosis)
• Reconstruction after removal of skin cancers around the eyes (e.g. basal cell, melanoma)

Face

• Brow lifts
• Skin resurfacing of the eyelids and surrounding skin using the carbon dioxide LASER
• Injections with BOTOX for facial wrinkles or blepharospasm

Orbit (bony area surrounding the eye)

• Evaluation and repair of abnormal tear duct system (lacrimal system)
• Surgeries for Grave's (thyroid) eye disease
• Evaluation and repair of orbital fractures
• Evaluation, management, and removal of orbital tumors

Upper blepharoplasty reduces excess skin and fat in the upper eyelids. This excess skin can hang over the eyelid and interfere with vision. It can also make you look tired and older. Incisions are hidden in the natural contours and lines in the upper eyelids. Excess skin and fat are then removed and the incisions are closed with fine sutures.

Lower blepharoplasty reduces the excess fat or bags in the lower eyelids. The surgeon makes an incision in the inside (transconjuctival approach) or on the outside of the lower eyelids. The excess fat, and sometimes, skin are removed. Incisions made on the inside of the eyelids are not visible. The incisions made on the outside of the lower eyelids are barely visible and fade over time.