Reconstructive Procedures in Warren, Edison & Piscataway, NJ
Dr. Susan R. Carter is a board certified ophthalmologist and specialty trained oculofacial plastic surgeon. She specializes in aesthetic surgery of the eyelids, reconstructive procedures, and nonsurgical treatments such as Botox™ and fillers for facial rejuvenation. She uses her artistic sensibility to enhance and adapt each procedure specifically for each patient to provide him or her with the most natural result. Dr. Carter and her staff strive to make everyone feel comfortable, well informed, and well cared for at The Eye Center.
Blepharoplasty
Upper lid blepharoplasty: When the excess skin of the upper lid interferes with vision, insurance will sometimes cover the cost of this procedure.
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty – Before
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty – After
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty – Before
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty – After
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty – Before
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty – After
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty – Before
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty – After
Ptosis
Ptosis repair: Drooping of the eyelid can interfere with vision—particularly driving and reading vision. Repair of the drooping lid can be performed from the natural lid crease incision or from behind the eyelid.
Ptosis Repair – Before
Ptosis Repair – After
Ptosis Repair – Before
Ptosis Repair – After
Ptosis Repair – Before
Ptosis Repair – After
Ptosis Repair – Before
Ptosis Repair – After
Ptosis Repair – Before
Ptosis Repair – After
Ptosis Repair – Before
Ptosis Repair – After
Ptosis Repair – Before
Ptosis Repair – After
Eyelid malpositions – Entropion, Ectropion
Ectropion and Entropion Repair: Outward or inward turning of the lower eyelids can be surgically repaired with significant improvement in symptoms of eye irritation or tearing.
Entropion Repair – Before
Entropion Repair – After
Entropion Repair – Before
Entropion Repair – After
Upper Lid Ptosis, Entropion Repair – Before
Upper Lid Ptosis, Entropion Repair – After
Eyelid reconstruction
Reconstruction following skin cancer removal Skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma can occur in the skin around the eyes and in the eyelids. Reconstruction after removal of the skin cancer is critical to achieving properly functioning and appearing eyelids, which can protect the eye and look natural.
Eyelid reconstruction – Before
Eyelid reconstruction – After
Eyelid reconstruction – Before
Eyelid reconstruction – After
Eyelid reconstruction – Before
Eyelid reconstruction – After
Eyelid reconstruction – Before
Eyelid reconstruction – After
Eyelid reconstruction – Before
Eyelid reconstruction – After
Eyelid reconstruction – Before
Eyelid reconstruction – After
Other Reconstructive Procedures
Dry eye and wet eye evaluation and management: Dry eye prescription drops, plugs, and occasionally eyelid surgery can be useful in the management of dry eyes. DCR surgery and eyelid tightening procedures are performed in certain cases of excess tearing.
Thyroid eye disease evaluation and management: The spectrum of changes caused by thyroid eye disease needs monitoring with intervention at appropriate times for puffy or retracted lids, double vision, decreased vision or bulging eyes.
Facial palsy treatment: Various surgical procedures including brow lift, blepharoplasty, gold weight placement in the upper lid, lower lid resuspension and ectropion repair can significantly help patients with facial palsy. Protection of the eye is paramount and the procedures are tailored specifically to the individual.
