Patients can sometimes regain function. If the patient is in danger of developing severe dry eye or has not regained function after several months, there are surgical options that can be offered to help maintain good ocular health. Dr. Parbhu’s fellowship training through the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery gives her the background needed to offer the optimal surgical treatments. Lid weights can be placed in the upper eyelid to allow for closure of the eye at night. Lower eyelid surgery can be performed to help provide better tone and anatomical position of the lower eyelid.
Midface lifting can help provide support as well as improve cosmesis due to the facial paralysis. Brow lifting can also help some patients improve their field of vision. Facial paralysis can be variable in its manifestation and so the surgical plan must be tailored to the individual patient. With Dr. Parbhu’s expertise in eyelid surgery, she can help assist the patient in coming up with a customized treatment plan.
