Eyelid freezes are performed for various conditions. Most procedures are done under local anesthesia with monitored sedation.

Cryotherapy may provide relief for inturned eyelashes (trichiasis). Cryo works by killing cells through intracellular ice crystal formation, often combined with repositioning of the lash line.

Moderate ptosis may be corrected using a brow suspension technique (frontalis sling). This involves inserting a synthetic or natural fabric sling between the forehead and lid for support.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is a cold therapy treatment using nitrogen to lower skin temperatures to between -166 and -220 degrees Fahrenheit, making it suitable for whole-body treatments or targeted applications to relieve pain or inflammation. Cryotherapy works by stimulating three natural healing processes at three levels: blood circulation, energy meridians and nervous system.

Extreme cold causes our bodies to release anti-inflammatory enzymes and red blood cells into a targeted area, eliminating toxins while redirecting blood flow for immediate and lasting pain relief, inflammation relief and edema reduction. The process takes only minutes and provides an alternative solution to traditional ice baths for chronic conditions that require daily treatment.

Trichiasis, where inturned eyelashes rub against the cornea and cause discomfort, tearing, and vision loss is treated by either repositioning or surgical removal of misdirected eyelashes, but laser treatment offers another potential solution to treat this condition. However, this procedure carries risks that could potentially result in permanent lid distortion and scarring, with eyelashes possibly growing back in an unexpected direction or eyelids becoming covered in new hair (abnormal hirsutism). Cryotherapy can provide an effective solution by killing hair follicles with liquid nitrogen. This procedure, performed under local anesthesia and lasting only seconds per lesion, typically produces mild to moderately severe wounds that heal within days or weeks – although they may return again occasionally; usually this is no cause for alarm.

electrolysis, which involves applying electrical treatment directly to the roots of affected lashes, can help alleviate trichiasis symptoms. It takes 15 – 30 minutes per lesion and is safer, less invasive, and more effective than surgery.

Cryosurgery

If a basal cell carcinoma occurs on your eyelid, your doctor may opt to use cryosurgery. During this procedure, liquid nitrogen (-196 degrees Celsius or -320.8 degrees Fahrenheit) will be used to freeze tumor cells and destroy them with cotton swabs or spraying devices applied directly by doctors; then ultrasound (computerized moving pictures created from high-frequency sound waves) will be used to monitor that no healthy tissues are being affected by the freezing agent.

Optic nerve ablation is a safe and effective treatment option for ocular lesions; however, some discomfort should be expected after the procedure. To minimize discomfort afterward, your doctor may suggest short-term administration of systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Cyctoscopy with cryotherapy (freezing the area) offers another potential option for eyelid tumors: general anesthesia may be required, yet this approach is less invasive and has faster recovery times compared with surgery; furthermore, side effects like scarring and corneal ulcers are reduced with this process.

Studies have proven that this procedure is highly effective at treating eyelid basal cell carcinoma. Additionally, it may even be used when necessary with a scleral buckle to keep eyes properly aligned.

Cryosurgery has proven itself an effective treatment option for periorbital lymphoma (a type of eyelid cancer). According to these studies, patients diagnosed with this form of eyelid cancer received multiple treatments, and all but one experienced complete remission thanks to cryotherapy and chemotherapy combined treatments.

Another study demonstrated the efficacy of cryosurgery as an effective treatment for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC, a form of skin cancer). This trial involved 62 patients diagnosed with CSCC who underwent cryosurgery as well as other forms of therapy; after one year all had no evidence of cancer recurrence.

This is an exciting development in medicine. Although the precise conditions necessary to cause cell death by freezing have yet to be defined, this treatment offers hope against cancer in various locations of the body. With further development of our understanding of optimal freezing conditions for cancer therapy, physicians may eventually be able to target cancerous cells more precisely while simultaneously protecting healthy tissues around them from destruction.

Tumor Removal

Tumors that develop on eyelids may be benign or malignant. Either way, it is best to evaluate and treat them immediately if they cause pain or irritation. Benign tumors can often be completely excised during your first visit to our Dallas or Plano office; for cancerous tumors we usually perform a biopsy first before performing simple surgical removal using local anesthetic.

CIN is a progressive disease caused by infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 or herpes zoster, the same viruses responsible for chickenpox. Additionally, other diseases of the conjunctiva such as chronic cicatrizing conjunctivitis, trachoma and rare skin conditions like cicatricial pemphigoid and Stevens-Johnson syndrome can exacerbate symptoms and make symptoms worse over time.

Blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure to reduce excess eyelid skin in both the upper and lower eyelid. The procedure typically uses incisions made at tiny depths in order to minimize scarring; alternatively, laser technology may be employed in order to permanently destroy hair follicles of eyelashes in order to stop growth cycles and stop future regrowth; in other instances the doctor can surgically remove individual lashes or follicles in order to improve cosmetic appearance.

Doctors can help patients manage a range of eyelid conditions. A blocked oil gland in the lower eyelid, known as chalazion, may lead to constant tearing and an uncomfortable sensation of something always being in your eye. A sagging upper lid could be caused by age-related or hereditary connective tissue disorders like classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome – they all warrant medical treatment by a specialist doctor.

Doctors treating retinal detachment can use several treatments. An air bubble inserted into the vitreous cavity in the center of the eye may prevent fluid from passing through a tear and creating retinal holes, or place a scleral buckle that indent the outer wall of the eye and push against the retina in patients with contractile membranes – this requires keeping head still for several days; new glasses may be necessary upon healing completion.

Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is frequently utilized alongside surgical treatments. It assists the healing process by stimulating cell regeneration and increasing production of adenosine triphosphate, an energy source used by tissues for repair and growth. Adenosine triphosphate produced through laser light frequencies also aids in reducing pain and swelling after surgery.

Before laser therapy begins, both your eye and surrounding skin must first be numbed – typically via injection of numbing medicine beneath the thin covering over your eye (conjunctiva). This injectable method takes only minutes and is virtually painless – however if you blink during this procedure it could cause pressure on the surface of your eye so a patch may be required afterward to protect this area.

Still numbed, your doctor will use a lens to look inside of your eye to assess its inner workings and to check the quality and cause of your retinal tear, such as retinal hole or vitreous hemorrhage. He or she may use a laser to create an adhesive scar around it in order to seal it – similar to cryotherapy but less invasive because laser treatment comes from outside-in instead of from within-out like cryotherapy does.

Photocoagulation is one of the many uses for laser therapy; in this process, a special laser is used to destroy blood vessels feeding tumors – this may be used in certain types of eye cancer, such as melanoma. Furthermore, photocoagulation may be used post cataract surgery to treat vitreous hemorrhage: an unexpected leakage of fluid into your vitreous gel which fills your eye cavity resulting in vitreous hemorrhage; Weiss rings or other circular or oval floaters which obstruct vision – another application of laser therapy!

Laser skin resurfacing for aesthetic purposes can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, uneven coloration, enlarged pores, surgical scars or trauma scars. Dr. Hayduke tailors each plan specifically to your skin needs and desired result; most clients need multiple sessions spaced out over several months in order to reach optimal rejuvenation results.