Cosmetic Services and Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery

Cosmetic Services

We offer a wide range of cosmetic services in the office.

Your consultation will include an in-depth discussion of your specific needs, with special attention directed to evaluating the anatomy and structure of the eyelids and the orbit. You might be asked to perform brief testing, take preoperative or pre-treatment photographs, and receive drops to evaluate your condition further.

Botox^® to smooth out the wrinkles between the brows (glabella), “crow’s feet,” and the horizontal wrinkles of the forehead.

Dermal fillers to treat under-eye dark circles and grooves, marionette lines, jowls, fine wrinkles, loss of volume in the lips, fine lines around the lips, and overall loss of volume in the cheek area in the tear trough area, nasolabial folds and cheeks. Dr. Falcone will evaluate your face and discuss treatments that will be customized to your needs and aesthetic.

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty to contour the skin of the upper eyelids to improve visual function or rejuvenate the periorbital area.

Lower lid blepharoplasty to improve the appearance of the lower eyelid using contouring and transposition of the fatty tissue in the lower eyelid through an external or an internal incision, as well as addressing the excess eyelid skin.

IPL photofacial for treatment of skin sun damage, uneven pigmentation, vascular lesions, facial rosacea redness, and overall brightening and rejuvenation.

Hair removal to remove unwanted hair.

Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery

Orbital or oculoplastic surgeons offer a variety of treatments for conditions that affect the eyelids, tear drainage systems, and orbit (eye socket). At UConn Health, we coordinate care with multiple departments to provide the most effective traditional and non-invasive treatments.

We offer functional eyelid surgery for:

Ptosis (droopy eyelid) repairs - Slipped muscles in the upper eyelid cause the lid to droop and block vision. This surgery can be done through an external (visible) incision or an internal (invisible) incision.

Eyelid retraction correction

Entropion - The eyelid rotates inward such that the lashes rub against the front of the eye, causing irritation and predisposal to corneal injury.

Ectropion - The eyelid rotates out and “hangs” down, causing difficulty with complete closure of the eye and exposing the surface of the eye.

Dermatochalasis - Excessive skin on the upper eyelids can hang down and cause difficulty with vision and possibly push the lashes down into the visual axis.

Epiphora - Excessive tearing caused by a blocked tear duct and tightening of the puncta (the small openings in the eyelids).

Excision and biopsy of eyelid lesions - Removal of suspicious or unwanted facial and eyelid lesions for diagnostic and cosmetic purposes.

Diagnosis and treatment of eyelid cancers - Biopsy and pathology diagnosis of eyelid cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

Reconstruction of eyelid defects after Mohs micrographic surgery - Dr. Falcone works closely with the UConn Health Mohs specialists to diagnose, treat, and reconstruct the delicate tissues of the eyelid and orbit after excision of skin cancer​.