Oculoplastic Surgery, also known as oculofacial or ophthalmic plastic surgery, is a subspecialty of ophthalmology that combines the intricate knowledge and delicate microsurgical skills of eye surgery with the aesthetic and reconstructive principles of plastic surgery. Our oculoplastic surgeons are experts in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of cosmetic concerns involving the eyelids, eyebrows, and areas surrounding your eyes, while always maintaining a more global, comprehensive perspective and treatments of your entire face to help achieve your complete aesthetic goals.
The oculoplastic surgeons at Clemson Eye are board-certified ophthalmologists who have completed extensive fellowship training and are members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). They specialize in eye surgeries that enhance both function (medical/reconstructive) and appearance (cosmetic/aesthetic).
We strive to create a customized treatment plan to create subtle refinements and achieve natural-looking outcomes for patients who choose cosmetic or aesthetic treatments.
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove or reposition excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. An upper blepharoplasty can improve heavy upper lids, excess skin or hooding and puffiness. A lower blepharoplasty can improve the bags or dark circles under the eyes and create a more rested and youthful appearance.
A brow lift elevates the forehead and/or heavy, drooping eyebrows. This can be accomplished with a variety of personalized surgical approaches, including small incision endoscopic methods, or even with non-surgical methods such as botulinum toxin injections. A brow lift raises sagging eyebrows, reduces forehead wrinkles, and helps open up the eye area, providing you with a refreshed, more rested look.
The Phoenix is a versatile solution for treating uneven pigmentation, fine lines, deep wrinkles, and women’s health. It also features the exclusive, FDA-cleared SwiftScan Technology, designed to target signs of aging on the hands and arms. This CO2 laser improves the appearance of skin laxity, crepiness, texture, uneven pigmentation, fine lines, moderately deep wrinkles, benign pigmented lesions, scars, and stretch marks.
The Micro-Thermal Zone Scanner provides the option for customizable treatments with the Phoenix CO2 laser, from microlaser peel to aggressive resurfacing. In addition, the CO2 laser resurfacing can enhance the results from lower and upper blepharoplasty and provide a high-tech scalpel that greatly minimizes bleeding or bruising during surgery, leading to faster surgical recovery.
A consultation with our team of certified nurse practitioners and aestheticians at Clemson Eye Aesthetics is offered as part of your comprehensive evaluation. These professionals offer additional treatment options to rejuvenate and restore youthful skin, including medical grade skin care, energy-based treatments (such as light-based treatments and RF microneedling), CO2 lasers, and restorative injectables such as including neuromodulators, platelet rich fibrin (PRF), and dermal fillers.
These treatments can help further accentuate the results of surgical procedures by tightening and refreshing the skin, reducing discoloration and wrinkles, and reversing the effects of the sun and aging.
Oculoplastic Surgeon and Medical Director
Balaji Perumal, M.D. is an Ophthalmic Plastic, Facial Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Eye Surgeon. Dr. Perumal has specialized interest and training in all areas of reconstructive and cosmetic oculofacial surgery, including eyelid surgery and reconstruction, periocular skin cancer and lesions, ptosis repair, cosmetic eyelid surgery, orbital tumors, endoscopic brow lift for droopy eyebrows, entropion and ectropion repair, lacrimal system & tearing disorders, and thyroid eye disease. He has written multiple articles and chapters on these subjects.
Oculoplastic Surgeon
Dr. Thomas is an Eye and Facial Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon who has had 25 years of experience with patient care. During his time as Professor/Director of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, he trained multiple physicians both at home and overseas. Dr. Thomas has been named multiple years on “America’s Top Ophthalmologists,” Castle Connelly’s “Top Doctors,” and the “Best Doctors” lists. His expertise lies in a comprehensive range of reconstructive and cosmetic oculofacial surgeries, covering areas such as periocular skin cancer and lesions, ptosis repair, orbital tumors, entropion and ectropion repair, lacrimal system and tearing disorders, and thyroid eye disease. Additionally, Dr. Thomas focuses on cosmetic eyelid and facial rejuvenation to help patients achieve their desired aesthetic goals. He utilizes both minimally invasive nonsurgical treatments, such as Botox and fillers, as well as cosmetic surgical procedures, including “eyelid lifts” (blepharoplasty), and brow and cheek lifts to achieve a more youthful appearance.
The Clemson Eye Aesthetics Team is composed of our oculoplastic surgeons, Balaji Perumal, MD, and Dilip Thomas, MD, along with our highly trained Nurse Injectors and Licensed Aestheticians as well as our dedicated Patient Coordinators. Our knowledgeable, caring staff are here to answer any questions you may have.
