Dr. Amjad Ahmad's practice operates as a specialized oculofacial surgery center serving the Chicago area. The focus here narrows down to one specific area of medicine: eyelid surgery and the structures surrounding the eyes. Founded in 2006 after Dr. Ahmad spent six years teaching at Loyola Medical Center, the practice has carved out a niche treating both cosmetic concerns and medical issues affecting the eyelids.

The surgical side handles upper and lower blepharoplasty for people dealing with drooping or puffy eyelids. Ptosis repair addresses the actual muscle weakness that causes lids to sag, which is different from just excess skin. Reconstruction work comes into play after skin cancer removal, where Dr. Ahmad rebuilds the eyelid structure while trying to maintain both function and appearance. The practice also treats malposition issues like ectropion and entropion, where lids turn outward or inward, plus tear duct problems that cause excessive tearing.

Dr. Ahmad trained at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center for both his ophthalmology residency and a two-year oculoplastic fellowship. He's board-certified in ophthalmology and belongs to the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His approach emphasizes what he calls maintaining natural expressiveness rather than creating an overdone look. The technical method often involves transconjunctival incisions for lower lid work, hiding scars on the inside of the eyelid rather than leaving visible marks.

Non-surgical options include Botox and Jeuveau for wrinkle reduction around the eyes and forehead. The practice uses only hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers like Restylane because they can be reversed with an enzyme if problems arise. Dr. Ahmad takes a conservative stance on under-eye fillers, only recommending them for select patients since they can cause persistent swelling. CO2 laser resurfacing treats sun damage and texture issues, with both fractional and fully ablative techniques available depending on skin type and downtime tolerance.

The practice operates from two locations: downtown Chicago at 3000 North Halsted Street and a suburban office in Lisle that serves Naperville, Downers Grove, and surrounding western suburbs. Each location handles the full range of surgical and non-surgical procedures. Consultation appointments let Dr. Ahmad evaluate whether someone's actually a good candidate for surgery or if they'd be better off starting with less invasive treatments first.

Revision surgery represents another service area, where Dr. Ahmad corrects complications or unsatisfactory results from procedures performed elsewhere. This work tends to be more complex since it involves operating on previously altered tissue. The practice doesn't rush into repeat surgeries right after initial procedures, instead preferring to wait and see how things settle before making additional changes.

Skin resurfacing protocols vary based on skin tone. Patients who burn easily rather than tan typically respond best to CO2 laser treatments. Darker-skinned patients need pre-treatment protocols to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The practice sometimes refers these cases to cosmetic dermatologists who specialize in treating skin of color with lasers.

The practice emphasizes patient education throughout, walking people through what to expect rather than pushing quick fixes. If complications occur after surgery, minor office repairs get done with only supply costs charged rather than additional professional fees.

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