April 24, 2010

The Best Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery in Los Angeles

If you are looking for cosmetic eyelid surgery in Los Angeles, consider Dr. Steinsapir for truly impressive results.  Over the last several years, there has been a trend toward making cosmetic eyelid surgery less invasive.  Through these changes, Dr. Steinsapir has been a leader who strives for natural eyelid surgery with minimal downtime.  Dr. Steinsapir demonstrates his leadership as an eye plastic surgeon through the multiple fellowships he’s completed, as an experienced practitioner who believes in putting the patient’s best interest first, and as an associate clinical professor of ophthalmology at the prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute, Daved Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.  Furthermore, he has published multiple studies on specialized aspects of eyelid surgery and has served as a reviewer for every leading ophthalmology journal.  Dr. Steinsapir has extensive training and experience in both ophthalmology and cosmetic surgery, and to this he adds the care, skill, and vision necessary to give you the most definitive results in eyelid surgeries like blepharoplasty, eyelid reconstruction, and fixing eyelid surgery.

Blepharoplasty Before and After Photo

Blepharoplasty Before and After Photo

A Modern Approach

The eyes are arguably our most important single feature when it comes to our appearance because of both their communicative abilities and aesthetic contribution to the way we look to others.  The eyes are particularly expressive, and even tiny irregularities are perceived by all we meet.  This is why a skilled precision is a necessity for eyelid surgery in particular.  Natural-looking results are crucial to meeting surgery goals.  When it comes to performing eyelid surgery well, Dr. Steinsapir is a perfectionist.  Rather than having physician extenders do his work for him or suggesting “blue plate specials” to those seeking surgery, Dr. Steinsapir works deliberately to take the time to listen to your concerns, measuring and evaluating your features, all of which is needed to create superior results.

There was a time when blepharoplasty surgery was considered a procedure that simply involved removing muscle, skin, and fat.  The unfortunate result was that this often led to oversurgical look, especially when care was not taken to preserve the natural eyelid crease and sometimes even damaging the tissue.  Dr. Steinsapir takes a completely different approach, conserving key features and enhancing others to create great eyelid surgery rather than an over-aggressive result.  Dr. Steinsapir’s support of natural results and minimally invasive procedures means that you can be comfortable that you have found the right surgeon.

Fixing Eyelid Surgery with Care

Dr. Steinsapir is widely respected and renowned for his work in correcting eyelid surgery that’s gone wrong elsewhere.  He understands that it can be traumatic to have unsatisfactory results from a doctor who perhaps was not an expert in eyelid plastic surgery, which is why he encourages you to carefully research corrective eyelid surgery and consult with potential revisional surgions before making a final treatment decision.  Dr. Steinsapir’s conservative methods preserve the eyelid integrity while yielding dramatic results, and he is considered one of the best doctors for fixing eyelid surgery as well as performing reconstructive eyelid surgery.

Reconstructive Surgery to Restore Balance

Dr. Steinsapir is a top eyelid reconstruction surgeon in Los Angeles who treats problems ranging from eyelid ptosis to skin cancer that affects the eyelids.  Do not give up hope if a medical condition, incident, or another cause has left you with eyelids you are dissatisfied with.  Dr. Steinsapir can dramatically improve eyelid concerns by approaching each patient as an individual and custom-tailoring treatment to your unique needs.

Consult with an Expert

We invite you to consult with Dr. Steinsapir to learn more about how his eyelid surgery can help you.  Please peruse his unretouched before and after eyelid surgery photos to see his abilities first-hand.  Call us today to learn more about how Dr. Steinsapir’s specialization in eyelid surgery will make a difference in your own life.

April 23, 2010

I completed Accutane treatment 6 months ago. Is it ok for me to have a chemical peel?

Chemical peels have long been considered a great procedure that, when performed by a qualified and experienced doctor, produce great results.  They are also correctly understood to be an art form that requires great skill and aesthetic judgment, which a doctor develops through a specialized fellowship and extensive practice.  Dr. Steinsapir has been performing facial chemical peels for many years to help improve complexion, correct sun damage, tighten skin, and reduce acne for many people.

Chemical Peel Before and After Photo

Chemical Peel Before and After Photo

While many people greatly benefit from different types of chemical peel, including an acne facial peel, not everyone is a good candidate for the chemical peel.  For example, certain skin types are sometimes not compatible with chemical peels, and certain medications are not either.  Unfortunately, if you’ve had recent Accutane treatment, a chemical peel that might be a great fit for you under normal circumstances may need to be postponed.

Why can’t I have a chemical peel during Accutane treatment?

Accutane, also called isotrentinoin, is a highly effective medication that controls severe acne.  It effects the oil glands and stem cells in the skin while inhibiting angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels).  Accutane has long term effects, including some of the above as well as inhibited healing of the skin.  Medical reports associate Accutane use with increased scaring after facial treatments, as Accutane delays healing this increases the risk abnormal healing after a chemical peel.

Since there is evidence that these healing inhibitions can be long-lasting even after Accutane treatments have been completed, we recommend that you wait twelve to twenty-four months to pursue a chemical peel treatment.  The chemical peel is a profound procedure that works because of the skin’s ability to heal itself while improving epithelial covering.  When performed by an expert specialist, the results are truly astounding, but if you’ve had Accutane treatment within the last two years then you may heal with scaring while people without a history of Accutane treatmet will not scar.  Accutane and chemical peels should never be undergone at the same time, even though both are excellent options for the right people.  Due to your increased risk of scarring, you should always wait after Accutane treatment before considering any facial procedure that has the potential to create scarring.  It’s a good idea to wait two years after treatment to get your facial peel, and be sure to consult your dermatologist and inform the doctor who will perform the chemical peel of your complete medical history, including Accutane use.  If we examine laser resurfacing vs chemical peels, we find that the risk that laser treatments may result in scars is at least as high as the risk of chemical peel scars, with the added risk of changes in skin texture and discoloration.  The best thing you can do right now is take excellent care of your skin, follow your doctor’s advice, and wait a couple years until after you have complete Accutane treatment, and then seek out a consultation from a master chemical peeler.

Consult with a Physician Who Cares

Chemical peels help to open up pores and can reduce acne, but you must be sure to not use a chemical peel with an incompatible treatment.  Dr. Steinsapir performs expert chemical peels in Los Angeles and always prefers to err on the side of caution rather than risk scarring.  That is why he will ask you about your medical history, including Accutane treatment, and advise you to consult with your dermatologist too before proceeding with a chemical peel.  If enough time has passed, you may be an excellent candidate for a chemical peel or another treatment like Fotofacial in Los Angeles, depending on what you and your cosmetic doctor decide is your best option.

We invite you to a no-risk consultation with Dr. Steinsapir.  He’ll help you understand how chemical peels work and if you are a good candidate for one.  Dr. Steinsapir has an extensive background in chemical peeling combined with practical experience, and he is esteemed as having both the medical and artistic vision needed to masterfully perform a chemical peel.  Call us today to learn more about how Dr. Steinsapir can help you.

April 21, 2010

I Can’t Close My Eyes after Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid plastic surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is normally a very safe and rewarding procedure that will leave you looking and feeling great.  It is of the utmost importance that you choose a surgeon who specializes in cosmetic eyelid surgery to make sure you receive the best treatment possible.  However, there is always the small possibility that something may go wrong in any surgery, and you should know what to do if you experience complications.

Fixing Eyelid Surgery Before and After Picture

Fixing Eyelid Surgery Before and After Picture

I Can’t Close My Eyes and I’m Worried

This is a rare problem, but a very serious one if you truly suffer from it.  Temporary swelling is a normal response to surgery, and this may mean that closing your eyes takes some extra effort and your eyes are dryer than usual.  If you have dry eye after eyelid surgery, be sure to use eye drops as instructed by your doctor to improve your eye irritation.  Since swelling is temporary, such a problem should resolve itself soon and your lid will rapidly return to normal functionality.

After about six weeks, your post-surgery swelling should have subsided and your dry eye symptoms should abate.  However, sometimes overaggressive surgery can cause long-term damage that may even worsen exisiting dry eye symptoms.  This can happen when too much upper eyelid skin and/or muscle is removed, meaning that your eyes may not fully close at night when you are relaxed and not thinking about them.  Fortunately this is a concern that can be addressed as long as you are sure to see a doctor about this problem.  If you can’t close your eyelids all the way whether awake or when sleeping, then it is advisable to be assessed by an ophthalmologist or a fellowship trained eyelid plastic surgeon, which is a board certified ophthalmologist specially trained in eyelid plastic surgery.

What kind of treatment do I need?

This depends on the exact nature of your problem and unique individual circumstances. It’s possible that surgery damage to the same nerves that supply the muscle you use to close your eye, thus weakening your blink reflex.  This can occur when skin and muscle are removed at the time of eyelid surgery.  The result is that you may not be blinking with enough speed or force to completely close the eye.  This means that your lids won’t be able to properly move tears around your eye surface to keep it moist.  The first treatment method here is to increase eye drop frequency, and perhaps use an ophthalmic ointment depending on what your doctor prescribes.  Your surgeon may recommend temporarily using a plug to close the tear drains to help keep your eyes moist.  When these measures are not adequate to restore eye comfort, it is time to consider reconstructive eyelid surgery.  Your original surgeon will probably be eager to resolve your concerns.  When possible, we recommend that you seek assistance from your original surgeon.  However, if you are no longer comfortable with your eye plastic surgeon or are concerned that your need surpasses his or her skill set, it’s a good idea to seek multiple opinions.  This is especially important when your surgeon is not an eye plastic surgeon but is train in some other surgical specialty.

The first task of the second opinion consultation is to determine what is the basis for the problem and if all the appropriate medical steps have been taken to improve eye comfort.  You will likely have a range of options depending on the severity of your problem.  In some cases, you may need eyelid reconstruction to help you fix eyelid surgery.  The objective of any solution is to make the eyelids meet with ease and enable sufficient closure force to help spread tears over your corneal surface.

You Need an Experienced Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Steinsapir always works with care and operates conservatively to minimize the risks of surgery complications from occurring and to ensure natural results.  It’s true that prevention is the best treatment, but if you’re already suffering the effects of a previous overaggressive eyelid surgery, then you need a solution to reverse damage you’ve already incurred.  Now is the time to find a doctor with a specialty, background, training, and experience in fixing eyelid surgery.

Dr. Steinsapir encourages you to speak with your original surgeon, who will likely be eager to resolve your concerns and improve your results if possible.  However, if your relationship with your surgeon has deteriorated for any reason or you are concerned about your doctor’s abilities in this particular area of specialization, we urge you to exercise your best judgment and seek a second or third opinion.  This is a good idea even if you have been told in the past that there is nothing wrong or nothing that can be done.  Dr. Steinsapir welcomes second opinion consultations and helps restore relationships between patients and their original surgeons whenever possible.  There are times, however, when it makes sense to move on to a physician who dedicates a major portion of their practice to reconstructive eyelid surgery to correct previous treatment.

Dr. Steinsapir Can Help

Eyelid surgery is an amazing yet incredibly complex procedure that can make a positive difference in your life.  It takes a specialized oculofacial plastic surgeon with the training and proven background experience in place to give you ideal results.  Dr. Steinsapir is such an oculofacial plastic surgeon in Los Angeles who has the education, fellowship training, treatment history, skill, and artistic eye needed to correct your former surgery.  Dr. Steinsapir has dedicated much of his Los Angeles and Beverly Hills practice to fixing prior eyelid surgery, and he is happy to answer questions and individualize a treatment plan to your best benefit at your no-risk consultation.  If you are having trouble closing your eyes after eyelid surgery, you need to see an expert now.  Please contact us today to find out how Dr. Steinsapir can transform a negative experience into a positive one.

April 18, 2010

Are fillers good for acne scarring?

Acne scars and other depressed scars and deficiences can often greatly benefit from hyaluronic fillers like Restylane and Perlane.  Filling depressed scars is an effective treatment that is nonsurgical, minimally invasive, and gives benefits that can easily last six months to a year, and in some cases, longer.

filler for scar before and after photo

filler for scar before and after photo

How can fillers improve scars?

You may have an indentation from acne scars, a surgery, a cut from a sports injury, or for a number of other reasons.  This deficiency can stand out in your appearance and detract from your facial aesthetics.  For some, scars can even be painful reminders of past problems.  Fillers like Perlane and Restylane are often the best option for diminishing the visibility of scars on the face by eliminating skin irregularities and restoring the skin to its natural texture and shape.  By filling in the deficiencies that are responsible for these indented scars, you may find that your scars are no longer noticeable.  Facial fillers are safe and minimally invasive treatments that require little to no recovery time.  This, combined with their effectiveness, make them the leading choice for acne scar treatment without the prolonged recover associated with surgery.

Why are fillers better than laser resurfacing to treat scars?

Laser treatment at first seemed like a promising technology, but it has never reliably delivered great results, and it is associated with many complications, including permanent disfigurement.  Laser resurfacing for acne often yields no results, or – worse – it can make things worse.  An erbium laser generally provides only minimal improvement, while something like CO2 laser resurfacing is so aggressive that it can damage your natural pigmentation.  Fractional CO2 skin treatment are often big disappointment and very expensive.  It is almost always much safer and more effective to choose acne scar fillers than laser treatment.

How to Find a Facial Fillers Expert

Treating facial scars is both a medical procedure and an art that should be performed by a doctor who specializes in treatment with facial fillers.  Your doctor, whether a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon, should also possess the great artistic skill needed to precisely place the filler for the best aesthetic results possible.

It can be tough to know where to begin when trying to assess your potential treatment provider’s ability, experience, expertise, artistic ability, specialization, and so on, but with some careful research you can find someone well-qualified to give you great results.  When seeking someone to help you remove acne scars, always find out whether the doctor will personally perform the procedure or instead use an assistant to administer your treatment.  Only choose a doctor who will personally treat you; after all, you don’t know anything about the assistant’s ability, and your results will be much better when the most qualified doctor performs them, rather than a non-physician in training.  An assistant may cost less, but your results will likely not be as good.

Carefully study your potential doctor’s scar removal before and after photos, noting any changes in camera angles or lighting conditions.  If you don’t like what you see in the example photos, you probably won’t like what you see in the mirror later either.

Make sure that your doctor has a lot of experience in filling scars on the face.  Choose a doctor who specializes in facial fillers.  Every doctor has special areas of talent and experience.  Just as you wouldn’t go to the same doctor for brain surgery and heart surgery, even if both are leading surgeons, you need to choose a doctor who makes fillers and facial cosmetic treatments a focus of their practice.

Finally, evaluate how well you get along with your potential doctor at your initial consultation.  You should feel comfortable around your doctor and confident in his or her ability to help you.  Sometimes for reasons beyond explanation a doctor and patient don’t “click” together, in which case it’s okay to move on.

Consult with an Expert in Facial Fillers

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.
provides treatment with facial fillers in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles as a major focus of his practice.  Medicis, Inc. – the distributer of leading fillers Restylane and Perlane – has recognized Dr. Steinsapir for his expertise in fillers.  Dr. Steinsapir understands how to correct the focal loss of fat often seen underneath acne scars and other types of scars because of his extensive education, fellowships, and practical treatment experience.  He will personally administer your treatment with the precise skill required to create natural results.  Please call us today for a filler consultation to find out how Dr. Steinsapir can give you immediate scar treatment results.

April 15, 2010

What steps should I take to protect my skin from aging?

It’s wonderful that you’re looking for ways to take care of yourself before you start to develop problems!  Understand that taking certain preventative measures and taking good care of your health will serve you well, but there is still no magical solution and there never will be.  The effects of aging are inevitable, but with some good care you can help to prolong your youthful skin.  Treatments like BOTOX, facelift, chemical peel, and Fotofacial can help keep your skin young, but they are not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle.  Taking good care of your skin is something you should always do before, during, and after your cosmetic treatment.  Here are some tips to help you, although most of them are common sense things we should all be doing anyway.

Chemical Peel Before and After Photo

Chemical Peel Before and After Photo

Wear Sunscreen

Minimizing sun exposure is the singlemost important and effective measure you can take to prevent your skin from looking aged.  In face, about 90% of the changes we see that we associate with aging skin are caused from photodamage.  Preventing photodamaged skin is not just about looking younger, either; it is about improving your health and preventing dangerous conditions like skin cancer.

While it can be glamorous to visit the tanning salon in a convertible, understand that both the sun and tanning salons expose you to harmful ultraviolet (UV) light, which causes the bulk of photodamage for most people with aging skin.  It can take some years for the effects to add up to visible damage, which is why it’s just as important to wear sunscreen when your skin still has the glow of youth as it is later in life.

Many people with sun-damaged skin benefit from a Photofacial (also called Fotofacial) or a chemical peel to correct problems like dark spots, fine facial lines, deep furrows and creases, loss of youthful skin elasticity, and changes in the skin’s overall coloration.

Wearing sunscreen isn’t going to reverse sun damage on face overnight or replace a cosmetic facial treatment if you are to the point where you need treatment, but it will prevent a lot of problems down the line and make your treatment last longer.  Whether you are absolutely satisfied with beautiful skin, you need too see a cosmetic surgeon in Los Angeles to treat aging skin, or you have recently had treatment, you should be wearing sunscreen to protect your skin from aging faster and developing serious health problems.  Sunscreen is for everyone.

Drink Lots of Water?

Hydrated skin looks healthier and younger. However, there is absolutely no evidence that drinking eight glasses of water a day actually hydrates the skin in a meaningful way.  Some say that drinking lots of water keeps nutrients moving through your body and toxins moving out.   But really this is more popular nonsense than actual science-so don’t drive yourself nuts polluting the earth with empty plastic bottles that once held fancy water from France.  Often the best daily approach is to use a good facial moisturizer to help hydrate the outer layers of the skin.  These products don’t need to cost hundreds of dollars to make a difference.  The fancy products that get touted on the talk shows are often no better than the $30 moisturizer from the drug store so don’t spend $300 for a moisturizer from the department store; that just is not worth it!

Eat a Healthy Diet

This should be a no-brainer, but the way we eat shows up in our skin.   However for the most part we get all the vitamins we need from our over able diets.  So unless you are living on cigarettes and potato chips, taking tons of vitamin supplements will not help you in the same way that a truly healthy lifestyle will.  Your skin especially needs essential fatty acids like omega 3 and omega 6.  You can find this in foods like walnuts, fish, and flax seed oil.  However, there is no need to do this in excess and your current diet probably contains all of the essential oils your skin needs.

Whenever possible, opt for whole wheat grains over “white” breads.  Eat fruits and vegetables, nonsaturated fats, and low-fat dairy products.  Balance is key.  Use common sense and the advice of your doctor or dietitian.  Your whole body will feel better.

Improving the way you eat is not going to give you a facelift if you need one; it will, however, help you feel good and protect your skin from rapid aging.

Quit Smoking

Our skin contains natural enzymes that constantly repair our skin.  Although they can’t stop our skin from aging, they keep it healthier for much longer by fixing damaged skin every day.  Cigarettes contains dangerous free radicals and toxins that destroy these enzymes that work to repair our skin, and smoke products also destroy elastin and collagen, which keeps our skin young and healthy.  If you are a smoker, remember that everytime you smoke you are speeding up the aging process in your skin.

Please stop smoking.  Your health will benefit in countless ways, and the state of your skin will stabilize and stop aging at such a rapid rate.  We’re not saying that it will be easy, but there are a lot of great resources out there to help you quit.  Be sure to set a date for when you’ll be smoke-free.  This will help make your goal a reality.

Control Your Acne

Some people are naturally more proned to acne than others.  While there is some debate about what exactly causes acne, we all know that it doesn’t look good and can leave behind permanent scars.  Consult a dermatologist to help get your acne under control.  This will help to keep your skin young and prevent acne pits and scars from developing.  Your dermatologist will be able to help you assess the best treatment plan.  Dr. Steinsapir may be able to help you with a chemical peel to treat acne if you are a good candidate for this safe procedure.

Please note that Accutane, a powerful treatment, is not compatible with most cosmetic procedures as it impairs your ability to heal.  This can be a great treatment for some, so talk to your dermatologist about your options.  Do be aware that you won’t be able to have many cosmetic procedures for a year or two after you end your Accutane treatment, so be absolutely sure to disclose any history of Accutane treatment with your cosmetic surgeon before pursuing further treatment.

Take Time to Destress

Stress shows up in our skin, often contributing to lines and creases in the face.  Gravity, stress, and age all take their toll on our skin.  Be sure to find time to relax and get enough sleep in addition to the guidelines above.  You’ll look and feel better!

Consult with an Expert

You don’t have to care for your skin without help.  Your regular doctor, dermatologist, and cosmetic surgeon can all educate you about how to keep youthful skin and how to treat problems of aging skin.  Dr. Steinsapir specializes in facial cosmetic procedures in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, including keeping facial skin young, through minimally-invasive treatments that provide natural results.  Call us today to schedule your individualized consultation with Dr. Steinsapir, who can answer your questions about how to both treat and prevent aging skin.

Should I have buccal fat surgery?

If you sometimes use words like “chipmunk cheeks” and “chubby cheeks” to describe yourself, you may benefit from buccal fat surgery.  This is a procedure that can remove cheek fat and have a profound impact on the appearance of your face.  For many, buccal fat removal turns a chubby or childish face into a sophisticated contour.

Buccal Fat Surgery Before and After Photo

Buccal Fat Surgery Before and After Photo

Some people are born with genes or natural looks that contour the face into a refined, sophisticated look.  A well-defined face reflects features with a balance that is both aesthetically pleasing and completely natural.  Many who seek buccal fat removal, also called cheek reduction surgery, go from having a face that looks overly juvenile or pudgy to possessing a beauty more fitting of an ambitious adult.

How does buccal fat surgery work?

Buccal fat surgery is a relatively comfortable procedure with very minimal downtime.  If you turn out to be a suitable candidate for this procedure, you can expect your buccal fat removal recovery to be as short as just three or four days, after which you can return to work and experience the benefits of your procedure.  Depending on the nature and severity of your concern, your facial plastic surgeon will remove a small amount of buccal fat from each cheek, which he or she can do through a small incision made inside the mouth.  This means that you will have no visible scarring, down time will be minimal, and you can see improvement very soon.

Buccal fat treatment is not only a surgery, but a true art.  Your doctor must work with precision to ensure that your cheeks are symmetrical and that the contour is ideal.  Your doctor will talk with you extensively before your treatment to find out exactly what your goals are and then plan your treatment accordingly.  Removal of buccal fat must be customized to each patient, as each face is unique in its strengths and problem areas, with its own shape that will be best complimented by an individualized contouring approach.

How do I get great results?

The key to being completely satisfied with your results is in choosing the right surgeon.  There are many great cosmetic surgeons in Los Angeles and beyond who are qualified to perform buccal fat surgery, but remember to be sure to choose a surgeon who specializes in treating the face and who has the training, experience, artistic eye, and reputation required to yield superior results.  No one can specialize in everything, and cosmetic doctors are no exception.  Our advice is to find a doctor with whom you are comfortable, who has the experience and education to qualify him or herself, and who has unretouched before and after pictures you admire.

Consult with an Expert Who Cares

Dr. Steinsapir is a world-renowned facial cosmetic surgeon who specializes in understanding how individual facial components interact with each other and can be best treated for a balanced, natural look.  Dr. Steinsapir has studied medicine at UCLA, Oculofacial surgery at the University of Chicago and UCLA, where he currently teaches at the prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute.  He has completed multiple fellowships, including three years of fellowship training in oculofacial plastic surgery and two years of cosmetic surgery.  Throughout his career he has focused on minimally invasive facial procedures to help thousands of people improve their looks and their confidence.

If you are seeking a more refined facial appearance and wondering about facial cosmetic surgery in Los Angeles, Dr. Steinsapir can assist you.  At your private consultation he can discuss your unique goals with you and how he can help you to realistically achieve them.  Call us today for a no-risk consultation, during which Dr. Steinsapir will be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about how he creates symmetric refinement in the face.

April 7, 2010

BOTOX in Los Angeles: For Definitive Treatment, Choose Dr. Steinsapir

You’ve done your research and you’re ready to take the next step toward restoring balance and youth to your face.  You have decided it’s time to consult with a doctor about BOTOX.  Great!  By now you’ve hopefully learned some important facts about BOTOX, and now it’s time to find an experienced doctor who is a good match for your needs and with whom you feel comfortable.  On your search we invite you to consider Dr. Steinsapir and his extensive credentials which, when combined with his experience, his patent-pending Microdroplet™ BOTOX, and his genuine concern for those he treats, make him one of the best BOTOX doctors available.

Los Angeles BOTOX Before and After Photo

Los Angeles BOTOX Before and After Photo

Dr. Steinsapir invented Microdroplet BOTOX, his patent-pending answer to improve a great procedure by producing better outcomes and preventing the facial “freeze.”  Dr. Steinsapir has been performing BOTOX treatment in Los Angeles since 1988, and to date he has performed thousands of minimally invasive BOTOX injections.  He has had the training, time, and experience necessary to perfect his technique and improve upon the standard procedure with his ground-breaking developments; in fact, Dr. Steinsapir trained alongside the inventor of BOTOX himself and has been recognized as a Los Angeles BOTOX leader for many years.

Dr. Steinsapir received medical training at the UCLA School of Medicine and Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Chicago. Dr. Steinsapir completed separate fellowships in both cosmetic and eyelid plastic surgery, and his specialization in facial cosmetic procedures in Los Angeles means that he understands the complexities of the human face more than most generalists (who are excellent and qualified professionals for many needs).  In addition to his private practice on Wilshire Boulevard in Brentwood, he is a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Steinsapir views BOTOX as an important, effective treatment that is a minimally invasive solution for those who do not wish to have surgery and want their recovery time to be fast. Dr. Steinsapir is one of the most experienced BOTOX doctors having treated patients with BOTOX since 1988.  Cosmetic BOTOX treatments started in 1992.  Unfortunately many treatments are flawed and induce a frozen look.  By listening carefully to what people liked about their treatments and what they did not like, Dr. Steinsapir developed an entirely new approach to treatment with BOTOX.  Microdroplet BOTOX leads to better facial results by releasing the eyebrow depressors to balance the position of the eyebrows and soften the pinch often seen at the brow.  This approach is able to smooth forehead lines without causing BOTOX paralysis.  Instead, your results are completely natural.

Consult with a Caring Physician

Your treatment with BOTOX in the Los Angeles or Beverly Hills area will likely be a great experience if you take the time to find the best cosmetic surgeon for your needs and personality.  Dr. Steinsapir is a friendly, approachable physician whose real concern for your wellbeing is matched by his experience in BOTOX specialization. Call us today to learn more about how BOTOX with Dr. Steinsapir can make a difference in your life.