I have uneven eyelids after ptosis surgery. Can anything be done?
A common goal in eyelid surgery is to seek symmetry between both eyes, particularly in the cases of ptosis where the initially presenting problems may include asymmetry along with issues like functionality and aesthetics. Ptosis is commonly understood as a “droopy” eye, and the presence of ptosis may differ between two eyes. If you have already had eyelid surgery but find that you still have uneven eyelids even after ptosis surgery, you do have options. First it is important to understand the nature of your concern, which can only...
read moreWhat does Dr. Steinsapir think of tear trough implants for under eye hollows?
Indications Dark circles under the eyes can be responsible for a tired, haggard appearance, and they don’t simply go away with makeup or “beauty sleep.” This is because the underlying cause of dark under eye circles is not staying out too late, but a tissue deficiency just under the eye and above the cheek bone. Because the skin is quite thin and fragile in this region, when you lack enough volume under the eye, the interaction of the light here creates the dark circle which makes you look sickly, tired or simply older in...
read moreTransconjunctival versus Transcutaneous Lower Eyelid Surgery
Transconjunctival and transcutaneous lower eyelid surgeries are each a type of lower blepharoplasty, a plastic eyelid surgery that can address a range of issues such as excess fat or “puffiness” around the lower eyelid, loose and wrinkled skin. For great results, your blepharoplasty must be carefully planned by your attending surgeon, who will consider the subtle details of your facial anatomy when determining which type of blepharoplasty is right for you, and details such as whether to remove any fat and where, how tight the eyelid skin...
read moreDr. Steinsapir Featured in The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/fashion/questions-surround-iris-implant-procedure-skin-deep.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 http://www.realself.com/article/eye-color-surgery-updated Dr. Steinsapir Featured in The New York Times If you keep up with the New York Times, one of the most reputable newspapers in the world, you may have read about Dr. Steinsapir in the recent article Looking for a Match. Published on January 2, 2013, this report takes a hard look at a relatively new surgery designed to change the color of the iris. This procedure,...
read moreCan I go blind from my Restylane treatment?
While the probability of going blind from Restylane treatment is extremely low, the risk is not zero. Indeed, every medical procedure including the very safest ones comes with some level of risk. With any procedure, the key is in weighing the potential risk against the benefits of surgery. Dr. Steinsapir only advises treatments that he considers to be very safe, and he further recommends the most minimally invasive approach that addresses your needs. In this way risk is minimized but can never be made absolutely zero. The total number of...
read moreMy eyes are dry since my eyelid surgery. Is there any help?
Dry eye after a recent eyelid surgery is not necessarily cause for alarm, but certainly something you and your doctor should monitor together and take steps to relieve. Eyelid surgery is a complex procedure that has many rewards and is considered very safe, yet it’s not without risk. This is the case of every medical treatment or surgery. It is likely that your surgeon discussed with you the possibility of dry eye and included this among the possible issues after surgery in your surgery consent. Hearing about it pre-surgically and...
read moreMonocheek syndrome: What to do if you have been overfilled with fillers.
Advantages of Fillers One major appeal of hyaluronic fillers like Perlane, Restylane, and Juvederm–arguably some of today’s best facial fillers for many individuals–is the relative ease with which treatment can be given, modified, and even reversed. Opting to have facial filler strategically placed in areas of volume deficiency can greatly enhance your facial contour and restore the full features that are associated with youth. The type of filler or fillers you need and their placement will depend upon your unique facial...
read morePerlane Power
With a number of facial fillers on the market today and a number of fillers that have been used historically, we have seen great progress as these medical technologies and their applications develop over time. Restylane and Perlane stand out among the most trusted, safe, and useful fillers today. Perlane is one of the hyaluronic acid fillers distributed by Medicis, Inc., along with Restylane. We have found Restylane to be optimal for placement in under-eye hollows due to the thinness of the skin in this region, and we have also found that...
read moreWhat is supratarsal fixation and how does it differ from anchor blepharoplasty?
Supratarsal fixation is really an antiquated method that invites the surgeon to form a crease that is simply too high for virtually every patient. The natural eyelid crease is caused by connective tissue fibers that firmly connect the eyelid platform skin to the underlying levator aponeurosis tendon. This tendon connects the upper eyelid to the levator palpebrae superioris muscle in the orbit. This muscle is responsible for opening the eyes. The connective tissue fibers from the levator aponeurosis to the skin form the upper eyelid crease...
read moreShould I have a mid face lift?
Overview The mid face lift or midface surgery improves the cheek (think of this as the triangular region on each side from the nose to the side of the face and below the lower eyelid margin to the upper lip) — by correcting the descent of the malar fat pad. This falling tissue often accompanies aging and creates a hollow under eye, deepens the nasolabial fold and the jowl at the jaw line. This change robs the face of its youthful shape. The midface lift is a procedure that yields a more youthful appearance by smoothing the lower...
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