What is oculoplastic? The term refers to surgery that is performed around the eyes to repair, restore or improve tissues that are injured, defective or misshapen. More specifically, blepharoplasty eliminates the excess skin and fat of the upper or lower lids. Ptosis surgery eliminates the droopiness of the upper lid(s). If the lid margin turns in (entropion) or out (ectropion), surgery can be done to improve the condition. Abnormalities of tear drainage may require surgical repair. Drooping of the brow, facial skin wrinkles, "spider veins" of the facial skin, skin discoloration from aging and sun damage, tattoo removal and excision of cancers affecting the tissues around the eyes - all these problems fall under the purview of oculoplastic surgery. The surgeons at Atlantic Eye Institute can improve all of these problems.