Eyes are often the first thing we notice when we meet a new face / person. Ophthalmic plastic surgery is a focussed speciality of ophthalmology and deals with plastic surgery around the eye. An oculoplasty surgeon is one who has received highly specialised training in management of conditions affecting structures around the eye like eyelids, muscles, bones, blood vessels nerves etc. thereby making her/ him adept at delicate procedures involving them. This qualification is achieved by a 2-year course after a three year residency in ophthalmology. So ophthalmic plastic surgeons such as Dr. Akruti Desai have an unparalleled level of expertise in the field. The periocular structures are not just delicate but also complex and are extremely vital to preserving vision regarding which doctors with primary training in ophthalmology have a better understanding.

Aesthetics around the eye: This involves interventional procedures to enhance or restore pre-aging or pre-disease appearance and includes injectables like Botulinum toxin, Fillers, reconstructive surgery etc. It also includes extensive discussions to understand what is expected and what can be done to provide the best possible rejuvenation.