Blepharoplasty

A blepharoplasty is an operation that removes excess loose folds of skin from the upper eyelids and 'bags' from the lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery is performed for people who have droopy, overhanging eyelids that impair vision, cause frequent blinking and eye fatigue or look unsightly. It is also performed on people who have "puffy" lower eyelids that may look unsightly. Read more...

Tear Trough Rejuvenation

Tear Trough Rejuvenation is a new non-surgical way to improve the appearance of dark circles and eyelid hollows (“tear troughs”). Resytlane® injections can improve the tear troughs by filling in the areas around the eyes, cheeks, and midface for a more youthful look. Read more...

Brow Lift

A brow lift is an operation that raises eyebrows which have become droopy. The operation may be performed in isolation or in conjunction with an upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Read more...

Orbital Implants

Orbital implants are used to improve the appearance of a patient who has undergone or who needs to undergo the removal of an eye (an enucleation or evisceration operation). The hydroxyapatite orbital implant (coral implant) is Mr Leatherbarrow's orbital implant of choice which he has used in over 2,000 patients over the course of the last 20 years. Read more...

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Mohs Surgery | Manchester UK Mohs surgery is a highly specialised surgical technique to remove basal cell carcinomas (BCCs or rodent ulcers) or squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) . It has an extremely high cure rate; no other treatment modality can guarantee complete removal of the tumour to as high a degree of certainty. Further, this technique ensures that an absolutely minimal amount of normal tissue is sacrificed during removal of the tumour. This is of immense importance around the eyes. This also ensures that the reconstructive surgery required to deal with the ensuing defect is less extensive.Read more...

Orbital Decompression

An orbital decompression operation is a surgical procedure undertaken to create more space in the orbit to reduce proptosis or exophthalmos (a disfiguring protrusion of the eyes). This is usually performed for the management of a patient with thyroid eye disease. Read more...

Eyelid Tumours

Eyelid and facial lesions (tumours/growths/lumps) are common in patients referred to oculoplastic surgeons. The main goal in the evaluation of these lesions is to differentiate malignant from benign lesions. In general, the majority of malignant tumours affecting the eyelids and surrounding areas are slowly enlarging, destructive lesions that distort or frankly destroy eyelid anatomy. Read more...

Lacrimal Drainage Surgery

Excessive tearing or the bothersome problem of tears overflowing down the cheek is called epiphora. This can have many different causes. A careful clinical examination is performed to determine the underlying cause. Treatment will depend on the cause e.g. if the lower eyelid is sagging away from the eye and causing epiphora, the treatment will be surgery designed to reposition the eyelid. Read more...

Restylane® and Juvéderm®

Restylane® and Juvéderm® are designed to smooth facial wrinkles and lines, shape facial contours and sculpt lips. These products appear as a clear, synthetic gel made with hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that is found throughout the body. They carry very little risk of an allergic reaction. The most common areas for treatment are the glabellar lines (the frown lines between the eyebrows) and the nasolabial folds (from the root of the nose to the angle of the mouth). They are often used in conjunction with Botox injections. With their unique ability to bind with water, Restylane and Juvéderm remain in your skin for many months.Read more...

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