Oculoplastic Surgeon · Indian Land, SC
Christine Annunziata, MD
Metrolina Eye
Three-year fellowship in orbital and oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
About Dr. Annunziata
Dr. Christine Annunziata is a board-certified, fellowship-trained oculoplastic and facial plastic surgeon specializing exclusively in orbital and oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery since 2006. A native of Virginia, Dr. Annunziata earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology with honors from the University of Virginia and her medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, where she graduated with honors in the top one percent of her class. She completed her internship at Georgetown University, a three-year ophthalmology residency at UCLA, and a three-year fellowship in orbital and oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She has since performed thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries and treatments. She is board certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). Her oculoplastic practice encompasses eyelid surgery for drooping, turned-in, or loose eyelids, eyelid lesion removal, skin cancer excision and reconstruction, thyroid eye disease, orbital tumor surgery, and the management of tearing and dry eye syndrome. On the cosmetic side, she offers face, neck, and brow lifts, Botox and dermal fillers, and advanced skin treatments including Halo laser and BroadBand Light (BBL).
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8 procedures
Blepharoplasty
Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty ("eye lift") — cosmetic and functional correction of excess eyelid skin and fat.
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Ptosis
Repair of drooping upper eyelids (ptosis) — both cosmetic and functional correction of levator muscle weakness.
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Blepharospasm
Diagnosis and treatment of essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm — including botulinum toxin injection and surgical myectomy.
Brow Lift
Surgical elevation of a descended brow — endoscopic, direct, and coronal techniques to restore brow position and reduce forehead lines.
Chalazion
Treatment of eyelid cysts — chalazion and hordeolum (stye) — with warm compresses, intralesional steroid injection, and incision and curettage (I&C).
Dry Eye Disease
Evaluation and management of dry eye disease — from punctal occlusion and prescription drops to surgical treatment of exposure and lagophthalmos.
Eyelid Laxity
Treatment of lax or loose eyelids — ectropion, entropion, floppy eyelid syndrome — causing discomfort, tearing, or corneal exposure.
Skin Tumors
Diagnosis and surgical removal of benign and malignant eyelid skin tumors with reconstruction — including basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma.
Orbital Procedures
2 procedures
Cosmetic Procedures
12 procedures
Blepharoplasty Recovery
A complete week-by-week guide to blepharoplasty recovery: managing swelling and bruising, activity restrictions, and when to call your surgeon.
Blepharoplasty vs Facelift
A decision guide comparing eyelid surgery and facelift — what each addresses, where they overlap, and when they are combined.
Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, Daxxify) for cosmetic treatment of dynamic wrinkles and therapeutic treatment of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm.
Brow Lift vs Upper Blepharoplasty
A decision guide for hooded upper eyelids: is the problem excess eyelid skin, descended brows, or both — and what is the right surgical answer?
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
CO2 laser resurfacing for periocular skin — tightening eyelid skin, smoothing crow's feet, treating festoons, and improving skin quality around the eyes.
Endoscopic Brow Lift
The endoscopic brow lift uses small incisions and an endoscope to reposition the brow with minimal scarring and faster recovery.
Facelift Overview
Overview of SMAS, deep plane, and mini facelift techniques, with focus on how oculoplastic surgeons address the eye and midface components.
Fillers
Hyaluronic acid and biostimulatory dermal fillers for periorbital and facial volume restoration — tear trough, cheeks, lips, and nasolabial folds.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing
Fractional laser resurfacing treats only a fraction of the skin surface at a time, stimulating collagen with less downtime than fully ablative CO2 laser.
Lasers
Laser skin resurfacing (CO₂, Er:YAG, fractional), vascular lasers, IPL, and pigment lasers for periorbital and facial rejuvenation.
Periocular Rejuvenation
A comprehensive approach to restoring a rested, youthful periocular appearance through coordinated surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Skin Rejuvenation
Chemical peels, microneedling, PRP, and medical-grade skincare for non-laser periorbital and facial skin improvement.
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