Oculoplastic Surgery & Facial Aesthetics in Charlotte, NC
Rejuvenate your appearance and protect your vision with surgical and non-surgical procedures from fellowship-trained ophthalmologists.
Our oculoplastic specialists understand the delicate anatomy around your eyes better than any other aesthetic provider because caring for eyes is what we do every day.
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Understanding Facial Aesthetics
Most people know ophthalmologists as vision specialists. What fewer realize is that this same deep expertise in eye anatomy makes our physicians uniquely qualified for facial aesthetic procedures. Oculoplastic surgery, the subspecialty that blends ophthalmic precision with reconstructive and cosmetic technique, addresses both how you look and how well you see.
Our procedures range from quick in-office treatments like Botox and dermal fillers to surgical rejuvenation, including blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, and brow lifts. Whether you want subtle enhancements or meaningful functional improvement, we create personalized plans tailored to your goals and overall eye health.
Risk Profile
Aesthetic and oculoplastic procedures are safe for most healthy adults, but certain factors can affect candidacy and outcomes. During your consultation, we evaluate your overall health, skin quality, medication history, eye function, and aesthetic goals to determine the most appropriate treatment options.
Patients with certain medical conditions, bleeding disorders, dry eye disease, or active skin infections may need to delay or modify their treatment plan. Because we are ophthalmologists first, we can identify and address eye health factors that general aesthetic providers may overlook, ensuring every patient receives care that is both effective and right for their individual health profile.
Your Consultation
A personalized consultation begins with a comprehensive facial analysis to evaluate skin quality, volume loss, muscle movement, eyelid position, and structural changes. For oculoplastic concerns, this also includes an assessment of peripheral vision, because drooping upper eyelids can impair your field of sight before most people realize it.
Using advanced assessment techniques, our specialists map your facial anatomy to design a precise, customized treatment plan. Early evaluation allows us to recommend preventive measures and combination approaches, addressing both functional vision needs and cosmetic goals in a single care relationship.
Concerns We Address
Our specialists address a comprehensive range of concerns, from fine lines and volume loss to drooping eyelids, heavy brows, and skin laxity. We also treat functional eyelid conditions, including ptosis (weakened levator muscles), ectropion (lower lid that falls away from the eye), and entropion (eyelid that rolls inward, causing lashes to rub against the eye surface). Each condition receives a personalized approach combining the right treatments at the right time.
Whether you are beginning to notice early signs of aging or need medically necessary eyelid repair, our team creates tailored plans that may include both surgical and non-surgical options, delivering your most natural, refreshed appearance while preserving and protecting your vision.
Aesthetic & Oculoplastic Treatments
From quick in-office injectables to transformative surgical procedures, our specialists offer the full range of facial aesthetic and oculoplastic treatments. We personalize every plan to your unique goals, balancing cosmetic outcomes with functional eye health.
Botox® and Dysport®
FDA-approved neuromodulators that relax targeted muscles to smooth frown lines, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles with no downtime required. Our oculoplastic physicians also use neuromodulators to treat facial spasms and medically indicated muscle conditions around the eyes.
Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers restore volume, smooth deeper lines, and enhance lips and facial contours with immediate, natural-looking results.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Surgical removal of excess skin and fat from upper and lower eyelids for a more alert, rested appearance. Upper lid blepharoplasty also restores peripheral vision when drooping skin obstructs your visual field and may be covered by insurance when medically necessary. Lower lid Blepharoplasty reduces under-eye bags. Results can last 15–20 years.
Ptosis Repair
When the levator muscle that lifts the eyelid stretches or weakens, common in long-term contact lens wearers, the lid can drop low enough to impair sight. Our surgeons tighten the levator muscle to restore full lid function and eliminate compensating brow-raise habits that cause chronic headaches.
Entropion & Ectropion Repair
Ectropion causes the lower lid to fall away from the eye, leading to constant tearing. Entropion causes the lid to roll inward, with lashes rubbing against the eye, causing discomfort and risk of corneal ulcers. Both are corrected with targeted oculoplastic surgery.
Brow/Forehead Lift
Advanced techniques restore a youthful brow position and smooth forehead wrinkles using minimally invasive endoscopic approaches. Incisions are hidden within the hairline, minimizing visible scarring while maximizing results.
Meet Your Charlotte Aesthetic & Oculoplastic Specialists
Fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeons combining surgical precision with an artistic commitment to natural, beautiful results.
Kevin R. Tomasko, Jr., MD
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Advanced Aesthetic Care Throughout Charlotte
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Vision Restored, Lives Transformed
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