Miss Susan Sarangapani

Professional statement

Miss Susan Sarangapani is a renowned consultant ophthalmic surgeon, with a special interest in oculoplastics based in Tunbridge Wells. She practises at Tunbridge Wells Eye Centre, offering a wide variety of treatments including blepharoplasty, Ptosis surgery (droopy eyelid) entropion surgery (in turning eyelid) and ectropion surgery (out turning eyelid), as well as botox injections for conditions such as blepharospasm and facial spasm,
 
Regarding oculoplastics and lacrimal surgery, Miss Sarangapani employs both surgical and non-surgical methods to achieve natural-looking results in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures as well as facial rejuvenation. Her expertise covers a wide range of conditions, including eyelid issues, eye socket disorders (requiring orbital implants), and reconstructive surgery post-cancer removal. Her non-surgical treatments for facial rejuvenation include dermal fillers, skin hyperpigmentation treatments, and medical-grade skin peels.
 
Miss Sarangapani has received extensive training in ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and lacrimal surgery at some of London's leading eye hospitals. She graduated from The Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine (University of London) and completed her ophthalmology residency at Moorfields Eye Hospital. She further advanced her expertise with an eighteen-month Fellowship at the craniofacial unit at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, where she trained alongside plastic surgeons, ENT and maxillofacial specialists, and oculoplastics consultants, gaining comprehensive experience in facial and eyelid reconstructive surgery. Another eighteen-month fellowship at Imperial College, London, focused on lacrimal and orbital Surgery, including tumour excision with reconstruction and endoscopic lacrimal surgery.
 
Alongside her clinical practice, Miss Sarangapani takes a keen interest in clinical research, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international ophthalmic conferences. She is a dedicated advocate for eye safety in sports and played a crucial role in the introduction of safety eyewear for women’s lacrosse in the UK.
 
Her practice is characterised by its emphasis on achieving natural-looking results, meticulous attention to detail, and an empathetic, consultative approach to patient care.