Dr. Cockerham is a physician who has trained in the combined surgical specialties of ophthalmic plastic surgery and ophthalmology. Because of this training, she has mastered the skills required to perform a host of delicate procedures around the eyes and face while taking advantage of opportunities to cosmetically enhance a patient's appearance. Her knowledge and expertise complements the ophthalmic specialties of all Zeiter Eye Medical Group doctors and makes an important contribution to the services of practitioners in other medical disciplines.
 
When plastic surgery is performed to improve function, the procedure is covered by your insurance or Medicare. In contrast, when the surgery is performed to enhance your appearance, the surgery fee is your responsibility. Not uncommonly, the upper eyelids droop and block vision. Removal of the excess skin can be combined with other cosmetic procedures such as fat sculpting of the upper and lower eyelid fat with redraping of the lower eyelid skin. Laser resurfacing can improve the texture and tone of the remaining skin, while dermal fillers can improve the appearance of deep lines and hollowness. 
 
When you meet with Dr. Cockerham, she can provide you with recommendations on how to improve your visual function while improving your appearance in a natural way. Ask our surgical coordinators about Care Credit to finance your rejuvenation. 
 
Dr. Cockerham cares for a wide variety of disorders of the eyelids and face: 
 
Repair of the drooping eyelids and eyebrows:
Upper and lower blepharoplasty (cosmetic and functional)
Eyelid ptosis (muscle weakness) repair
Eyebrow repair/lift
 
Repair of eyelid malposition:
Ectropion (eyelid goes out) repair
Entropion (eyelid rolls in) repair
Radiofrequency removal of misdirected eyelashes
 
Eyelid and Facial Reconstruction after:  
Cancer
Autoimmune diseases such as Graves' disease
Stroke
Trauma
Infections
 
Tearing Problems due to:
Blocked Tear Drainage System
Infections
 
Double Vision due to:
Graves’ disease
Stroke
Trauma
Tumors
 
Botox Treatments for: 
Facial spasm, blepharospasm
Double vision
Pain
Cosmetic eyelid or facial concerns
 
Dermal Fillers for:
Scarring
Inability to close eye
Cosmetic eyelid or facial concerns
 
Lasers treatments for:
Scars
Wrinkles
Hyperpigmentation
Excess hair
 
Dr. Cockerham is an expert in caring for these problems and will help guide you to the least invasive option that will meet your needs. Click here to schedule a FREE consultation with Zeiter Eye Medical Group. For more information on medical treatments and cosmetic treatments visit www.CockerhamMD.com