The aesthetic experts at the UPMC Vision Institute provide diagnosis and treatment for diseases and disorders of the eyelids, eye sockets, and tear ducts. We also offer a wide range of treatment options for patients who wish to reconstruct, restore, and rejuvenate their appearance.
Our comprehensive approach gives patients access to state-of-the-art technology and a wide variety of eye care specialists and ophthalmic surgeons. Patient's treatment plan are customized to their needs with the ultimate goal of improving their vision and quality of life.
Our fellowship-trained and highly-experienced oculoplastic surgeons offer patients the opportunity to enhance their appearance through the latest non-surgical techniques, including:
The UPMC Vision Institute also offers surgical approaches, such as:
An eyelift, or blepharoplasty, is an aesthetic procedure that removes sagging and excess skin and muscle from the upper and/or lower eyelids, and also removes fatty tissue that can cause lid fullness or bags under the eyes.
Blepharoplasty, however, is more than an aesthetic procedure. Significant skin and muscle sagging may cause obstructed vision for some people. In other instances, bags under the eyes can cause the lid to pull away from the eye, causing irritation and dry eye disease.
For more information, or to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist, please contact the UPMC Vision Institute at 412-647-2200 or 1-800-446-3797.
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