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Eyelid Surgery

Oculoplastic surgery is commonly referred to as “eyelid surgery.” With the upper and lower eyelids as a main focus, the discipline combines the technology of ophthalmology and the precision of plastic surgery.

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Why Eyelid Surgery

Many patients who seek eyelid procedures have excess upper eyelid skin that hangs down over the eyelashes, blocking the outer and upper parts of the visual field. Others are looking to rejuvenate the skin around the upper and lower eyelid for a more youthful appearance.

In either case, Vance Thompson Vision’s surgeons can help, offering surgical and non-surgical methods to address eyelid concerns.

Some oculoplastic surgery may be covered by medical insurance depending on the situation and the amount of visual impairment. The only way to determine if an eyelid lift is truly a medical necessity is to visit with Vance Thompson Vision’s experienced oculoplastic surgeons.

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Blepharoplasty

Locations

Sioux Falls Alexandria

Blepharoplasty is an oculoplastic surgery that reshapes droopy eyelids by removing and repositioning excess skin and fat to improve sagging and drooping eyelids. Blepharoplasty can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids.

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Brow Lift

Locations

Sioux Falls Alexandria

As we age, the eyebrows can fall, causing the eyes to look tired. Droopy eyebrows can be addressed using less invasive methods, such as applying Botox to give a subtle lift to the brow, or with procedures such as browpexy or a direct brow lift. Your doctor will tailor procedures to your desired outcomes.

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Lumps & Bumps

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Sioux Falls Alexandria

Lumps and bumps—also referred to as skin lesions and including moles—can develop anywhere on the body. Near the eye, they may cause irritation or impact your vision and appearance. A treatment plan will be determined during a consultation with your doctor.

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Entropion & Ectropion

Locations

Sioux Falls Alexandria

Lower eyelids that curl inward (entropion lids) or outward (ectropion lids) can cause extreme pain and deteriorate the eye’s overall health. In either case, our experienced oculoplastic surgeon can relieve your symptoms and restore your eye’s health.

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Tearing & Lacrimal System

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Sioux Falls

Patients may experience tearing due to problems with the tear drain, causing tears to accumulate in the eye and sometimes spill on to the cheek. Our oculoplastic surgeon will make a careful assessment to determine the location of blockage to tailor treatment to each patient’s specific issue.

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Eyelid Cancer & Mohs Reconstruction

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Sioux Falls

Cancers in the eyelid area are removed with Mohs surgery, followed by reconstruction of the eyelid or surrounding area. Our oculoplastic surgeon is trained in the techniques of Mohs reconstruction surgery of the eyelids. We work with a patient’s dermatologist to coordinate surgery and next-day repair.

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Oculoplastics at Vance Thompson Vision

As a specialized refractive center, Vance Thompson Vision has the expertise, tools, and facility required to correct an array of vision problems both inside and around the eye.

We’re dedicated to using the world’s most advanced technology in combination with our vast experience to help you see and enjoy life more clearly.

Locations That Work Together

On occasion, it’s necessary to refer patients to one of our other locations for the treatment they need. Currently, our Sioux Falls and Alexandria locations are the only centers that offer oculoplastic surgeries, so if you live near one of our other locations, we will coordinate between locations so your care is as seamless as possible.

Kalon Medical Spa

Our medical spa option allows patients to easily pursue non-surgical procedures as a first step to addressing their concerns. When more advanced procedures are required, Kalon can easily draw from the expertise of Vance Thompson Vision’s board-certified surgeons. Our Sioux Falls and Alexandria locations offer Kalon Medical Spa inside their clinics.

Beyond Cosmetic Surgery

Vance Thompson Vision is dedicated to the overall health of your eye. This includes the area around it as well as the traditional care for cataracts, glaucoma, and laser vision correction that we’re best known for. We appreciate the opportunity to care for your vision throughout your lifetime and across a variety of scenarios.

Our Oculoplastic Surgeons

We’re honored you’ve chosen Vance Thompson Vision, and Dr. Deb Ristvedt and Dr. Zac Keenum for your oculoplastic care. Our doctors and their teams will do their utmost to provide care that is compassionate, world-class, and tailored to you.

Oculoplastic Surgery Locations

Eyelid procedures are performed at our Alexandria and Sioux Falls locations. Patients seeking eyelid procedures who live near other Vance Thompson Vision clinics will be referred to one of those two places and will be cared for with the same time and attention as in their local clinic.

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Eyelid-related questions? Call us! Our representatives can answer many common questions, and when they can’t, they’ll put you in touch with a team member who can. If you’re ready, they can also schedule a consultation with our experienced doctors.

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