What is the difference between canthoplasty and canthopexy?
For those seeking improvement of the overall face, and more specifically their eyes, don’t neglect the significance of the canthus or canthal angle. The inner and outer canthal angles are the corner of the eyes, and problems with the canthus can lead to a number of aesthetic concerns, like baggy eyelids, drooping eyelids, and eyelid asymmetry. Effective treatment of the canthus can help you to look brighter, younger, and more open to social interactions.
Treatment Options for the Canthal Angle
There are different approaches to correcting problems with the canthus, and the treatment you get should be individualized for your needs. Only a highly skilled surgeon who specializes in oculofacial plastic surgery and has the technical skill and artistic eye should perform this procedure, as the revisions must be made with precise control of the contour’s shape and position.
Canthopexy Basics
The canthopexy is a shortcut procedure in which a supportive suture is used to cinch the lower eyelid, reinforcing the eyelid’s position. There are also more elaborate ways to accomplish this such as with a coronocanthopexy. The aim here is to tighten the outer corner of the eyelid (more technically called the lateral canthal tendon) without actually taking it apart surgically. The problem with these procedures is that they do not provide the posterior vector of support that is needed to correct many lower eyelid issues.
Given the concerns with this procedure, why do some still use this shortcut? The main reason is that many surgeons who do cosmetic eyelid surgery are not fellowship trained in eyelid surgery. They actually lack the training and experience to perform this technical procedure.
Canthoplasty: Definitive Treatment for the Eyelid Corner
The canthoplasty, on the other hand, is the definitive procedure for reforming the outer corner of the eyelids. This procedure is often used as part of other eyelid surgeries and is a better option for tightening the lower eyelid. Here the lateral canthal angle is used as a point of entry to perform other procedures from behind the eyelid so that scarring is not visible, and the angle too is corrected surgically. At this time your doctor can precisely control how tight the eyelid will be as well as where the lateral canthal angle is positioned. A qualified eye plastic surgeon will be able to perform this procedure readily, while a generalist typically doesn’t possess the kind of specialized knowledge needed to create a symmetric, aesthetically pleasing outcome.
Correcting Prior Canthal Surgery
With the proliferation of surgeons attempting canthal surgery without the appropriate training, skill and experience, there is a recent epidemic of unsatisfactory results from these shortcut procedures. The good news is that virtually all of these can be improved with revisonal surgery by an experienced eyelid specialist like Dr. Steinsapir.
Seek Treatment with the Best
If you are seeking canthal surgery or would just like to learn more about whether it may be a good solution for your concerns, we invite you to a no-risk consultation with Dr. Steinsapir, a cosmetic eyelid surgeon in Los Angeles. Dr. Steinsapir is a caring physician who attended medical school at UCLA, trained in ophthalmology at The University of Chicago, then completed a two-year fellowship in orbital surgery at the UCLA’s renowned Jules Stein Eye Institute, where he also completed a one-year fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery. Following this is also did a cosmetic surgery fellowship in Rancho Mirage. He is now a leader in the field of eyelid surgery, providing minimally invasive solutions with the goal of achieving a balanced, natural result. Please contact us today to learn more.
Can I have my eyelid surgery under general anesthesia?
So, you’re thinking about getting cosmetic eyelid surgery to improve your looks or meet other goals. While there are many people who benefit from a well-designed eyelid surgery, some hesitate to seek help because they are concerned about their emotional ability to undergo surgery. This nervousness is understandable, and we hope that some education about eyelid surgery options calms your fears. Often just learning the facts about an unfamiliar subject and connecting with a caring physician is enough to ease anxiety and empower you to make an informed decision.
Local or General Anesthesia?
In most cases, the ideal situation will be to have your eyelid surgery under local anesthesia. You and your doctor both want to obtain the best possible results, and essential to this goal is the ability to have the eyes open and close during surgery. This is not possible when you’re asleep, and without this ability your eyelid surgery results will be compromised. The best cosmetic surgeon won’t be comfortable giving you compromised results, and you will likely find yourself disappointed in your treatment plan. We strongly advise against having your cosmetic eyelid surgery performed under general anesthesia.
You may be surprised to learn that many eyelid surgeries can be done under local anesthesia with no risk from general anesthesia complications or hangover and, typically, an easier recovery. Local anesthesia enables your surgeon to communicate with you during surgery so you can assist in simple tasks like opening and closing your eyes when prompted. This leads to more accurate surgery and better outcomes.
As an alternative, you may be a candidate for having surgery under intravenous sedation, in which case anesthesiologist will control your level of sedation. This enables you to be only minimally aware of your surgery but still empowers you to cooperate with the operating physician. Yet, many who undergo eyelid surgery with this type of anesthesia and were able to cooperate during surgery are surprised that all they can recall of the procedure is their conversation with the doctor before surgery and being in recovery after surgery!
Addressing Your Fears
When it comes to comfort with the idea of eyelid surgery anesthesia, there are some people on both sides of the spectrum: some fear general anesthesia and wish to remain awake, while others fear being conscious during surgery and ask if they can have eyelid surgery under general anesthesia. Your goal in these cases should not be to convince your doctor to give you whichever initially sounds more comfortable, but to address your reservations, educate yourself about oculoplastic surgery, and find out from your doctor the most sound medical advice to minimize risk and optimize results. In other words, we encourage you to rethink your request and consider how knowledge and professional advice can ease your concerns and give you better results.
Feel Confident with the Best Oculoplastic Surgeon
As a specialist in natural eyelid surgery results and extensive education and fellowships from prestigious medical institutions like UCLA and the University of Chicago, Dr. Steinsapir can help you understand how to get the best eyelid surgery for your specific needs. If you are seeking a leading Los Angeles and Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon, we invite you to a no-risk consultation where you can ask your questions about cosmetic surgery anesthesia. Dr. Steinsapir meets everyone at their need level, customizing each treatment for the best natural results and fastest recovery time. Contact us today to learn the solid facts you need to feel comfortable and confident going into surgery.
What is the surgical look and how do I avoid it?
Many people who feel they could benefit from facial cosmetic surgery and other cosmetic procedures are hesitant to learn more about what will help them because they have heard negative stories about others who needed treatment and ended up looking worse. This is a common concern, and while it is natural to be apprehensive about new situations, it’s important to understand that you can achieve improvements that look natural and not overly surgical.
What causes the surgical look?
The “surgical look” is what comes to mind when you think of somebody – perhaps a well-known face on the cover of a gossip magazine – who is rumored to have had “too much” plastic surgery because their appearance looks unnatural. While one may have unattractive features that look perfectly natural in other situations, the surgical look is when the features look anatomically unusual. Some people are so accustomed to seeing these publicized examples that they even believe this is the goal of cosmetic surgery. This is an example of misunderstanding the purpose of cosmetic surgery. For the right people, cosmetic procedures like the facelift, BOTOX, and other treatments have the ability to transform your appearance from aged, stressed, and damaged to soft, youthful, and beautiful.
How to Get Natural Results
If you want significant yet natural improvements to your facial features, please know that you can avoid the surgical look. The key is choosing the right cosmetic surgeon and clearly communicating your goals. Who is the right doctor? Well, that depends on your goals, the kind of procedure or procedures you need, and even your personality. You’ll want a doctor who is highly experienced and specialized in the kind of treatment you seek. Your doctor must also have a solid understanding of the goals of cosmetic surgery, and how to customize each treatment to the unique features of the patient – this is crucial to having the results appear natural for the individual. Finally, your doctor must have the skill and artistic abilities needed to achieve the natural look you desire.
Natural-looking cosmetic surgery can be obtained by considering how the many intricate components of the face work together. All of the muscles, tissues, tendons, fat, skin, and other anatomical aspects affect each other, which means your doctor will need comprehensive knowledge of how a treatment like a forehead lift will affect the cheek structure, and so on. He or she must also know how the facial muscles communicate with the brain to achieve a balanced look.
A specialist in facial cosmetic treatments who works on different areas of the face will usually have the most training and experience in the subtleties of effective treatment and be able to ensure that your results compliment your unique features to give you natural improvements. Carefully study potential doctors’ before and after photos to see whether they look natural or surgical.
Expert Treatment for Natural Results
Dr. Steinsapir is a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon who emphasizes natural results through minimally invasive, scientifically proven treatment methods. Because he strives for the least invasive treatments, you will have the most comfortable recovery possible. Dr. Steinsapir individually designs each treatment based on your particular needs and features to enhance your positive attributes, rather than following a standard one-size-fits-all pattern.
Dr. Steinsapir also provides facial and eyelid reconstructive surgery for people who have had negative treatment experiences in the past, usually because they went to a nonspecialist who did not strive for natural results. If you feel you have a surgical look from past treatment, Dr. Steinsapir can help you understand your condition and how to improve it.
With multifelloship training in cosmetic surgery and oculoplastic surgery, and methods for nonsurgical improvements like patent-pending Microdroplet BOTOX and Deepfill Restylane, Dr. Steinsapir is one of the top cosmetic surgeons in California. We invite you to a no-risk consultation with Dr. Steinsapir to learn more about his helpful methods and natural results. Please contact us today for more information.
Can I have eyelid surgery if I smoke?
The short answer is, yes, you can have eyelid surgery if you smoke. Should you smoke? For your health, you absolutely should not smoke, but you probably already know that. However, the reality is that quitting is difficult, while many smokers can benefit from eyelid surgery. With no direct conflict between smoking and eyelid surgery, in most cases we can safely perform cosmetic surgery a smoker’s eyelids. Decisions about eyelid surgery of course should be considered on a case-by-case basis, but if you are a good candidate for beneficial eyelid surgery and no other medical concerns that complicate your circumstances, then smoking alone should not prevent you from seeking help.
This may be a little confusing given that we recently discussed why a facelift and smoking should not go together. This is not a contradiction, but a function of the way different tissue areas respond to surgery. The eyelids have much better circulation than the healing sites of a facelift, and thus they are better able to tolerate the surgery than the facial skin.
This news will come as a relief to smokers who must have surgery for health problems like basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid or severe eyelid ptosis that compromises vision. Smokers who can benefit from the confidence of an improved aesthetic can also be glad at this news.
As a smoker, why can I have some surgeries but not others?
Why shouldn’t smokers have optional facelift surgery when they can have eyelid surgery? You should already know that smoking is horrible for your health, and one of the problems is that smoking compromises the healing capacity of the skin. The skin undermining necessary for the facelift can challenge the healing capacity of skin that is compromised by smoking. In contrast, many eyelid surgery procedures can be performed without challenging this healing capacity.
A Word on Quitting at the Right Time
While it’s okay for most smokers to receive eyelid surgeries like blepharoplasty, canthoplasty, and double eyelid surgery, and while we also support your desire to quit, it’s important to know that you should not quit too close to your treatment. This is not meant as an endorsement of smoking; we of course want you to quit smoking for your own good. However, it takes time for the lungs to recover, so when you decide to quit, you should not do so right before the eyelid surgery.
When you quit smoking, your lungs go through a healing process and it will take some time for them to recover. Your lungs need to be in good shape during your surgery, but your vascular recovery will take some time, as will lung recovery. Your lungs will require a full eight to twelve weeks to begin their recovery; before then, you’ll have a lot of mucus in your lungs as your body repairs them, and this is not a good time for you to have a surgery. If you want to both quit and seek eyelid surgery, talk to your oculoplastic surgeon about the timing of these two helpful steps. He or she can help you determine how long before or after your surgery it is appropriate to quit smoking. As most eyelid surgery is elective, meaning you can choose when to have eyelid surgery, the answer to this situation is simply schedule your eyelid surgery so you give your lungs the appropriate time to recover in advance of the elective surgery.
How Eyelid Surgery and Quitting Smoking Can Expand Your Options
Eyelid surgery can improve your confidence, aesthetic message, and the way people interact with you. This newfound confidence and other benefits will broaden your ability to engage in life.
Quitting smoking empowers you by improving your health, helping you to look better and live longer, and boosting your self-esteem by overcoming an destructive addiction. Even if you are a light smoker or new smoker, the damaging impacts of smoking lead us to encourage you to quit. By quitting smoking you will be taking one of the most positive steps you can take for your health and the health of your loved ones. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Yes, it is more important than any cosmetic surgery we can perform for you. We urge you to find a way to quit that works for you.
If you’ve decided to quit smoking, congratulations! We wholeheartedly support you. Quitting is not easy (otherwise nobody would smoke), but there are resources available to help you quit. Your internist, family doctor, or gynecologist can often assist you with medical resources for smoking cessation. The State of California has a website of resources to assist and encourage you: www.tobaccofreeca.com
Consult with an Expert in Cosmetic Treatment
We advise you to consult with a cosmetic surgeon who specializes in eyelid surgery and complimentary treatments with natural, balanced results that are tailored to your individual needs. Dr. Steinsapir is such a cosmetic surgeon in Los Angeles who is esteemed as one of the top cosmetic surgeons in California and beyond. He specializes in minimally invasive eyelid surgery and other cosmetic procedures that offer fast healing time and can be customized to your unique situation. If you are a smoker with eyelid concerns, we invite you to a no-risk consultation with Dr. Steinsapir today. He can discuss both your short-term and long-term treatment options, and help you find an aesthetic solution to meet your goals. Please contact us to learn more about Dr. Steinsapir’s quality treatment plans.
What Is the Best Facelift?
Are you ready for your facelift? Consider how a facelift in Los Angeles with one of the top cosmetic surgeons in California can help you improve your appearance. As the single most powerful facial cosmetic surgery today, a facelift is a beneficial treatment for those with neck cords, deep facial lines, fatty deposits, and sagging features. With so many providers and procedures today, it can be a challenge to decide what facelift and what surgeon is right for you. As you research your options, you will probably find yourself asking, “What is the best facelift?”
Facelift Before and After Photo
We’d like to modify this question slightly. What you should be asking is, “What is the best facelift for me?” What many people do not realize when they see pictures of someone else’s fantastic facelift results is that the name of the specific surgery type is less important than the skill and customization that was put into it. The best facelift is always one that has been planned specifically for your features. This means that for ideal results your doctor cannot simply pull out a blueprint in order to give you natural facelift results. Rather, your facial cosmetic surgeon will need to individualize the most suitable options to your unique features and goals.
Finding the Right Facelift for You
You may be surprised to hear that a top surgeon with specialization in facelifts and the needed education and skill set can create impressive results with just about any facelift method. Types of facelifts include the deep plane lift, the endoscopic facelift, the MACS lift, the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) facelift, the S-lift, the short scar facelift, and more. If your surgeon is reputable and specializes in facial cosmetic procedures that emphasize balanced features and natural results, he or she can customize most any of these surgeries on a case-by-case basis.
Your cosmetic surgeon will consider which options best meet your needs and then tailor the facelift for your features and goals. He or she will discuss with you the possibilities and also consider which methods are safest. For example, the deep plane facelift can create excellent results, but the risk of facelift complications are slightly elevated with this procedure. Although overall it is still safe, in most cases there is a safe facelift approach that can improve your facial appearance just as well. Something you should avoid are the so-called facelift creams and home remedies. The naming of these products is misleading because they do not employ facelift techniques at all, and chances are you are being quacked. Feel free to test however many expensive creams you like, but don’t be too disappointed if you find their claims are exaggerated.
Finding the Right Surgeon for You
Your cosmetic surgeon can help you determine whether you are a candidate for the facelift or a different cosmetic procedure like BOTOX, and he or she can help you achieve your desired look by designing a facelift that is unique for you. This will yield the most natural results. Make sure that you seek a reputable facial cosmetic surgeon who specializes in facelifts. Rather than opting for the “blue plate special” and seeking many cosmetic surgeries at once, choose a doctor who emphasizes facial balance and who can understand the best way your facial features can compliment each other.
Please consider a no-risk consultation with Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D., a facelift surgeon based in the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles area. Dr. Steinsapir’s practice focuses on cosmetic facial procedures that help you achieve a natural, balanced appearance for your personal features. In fact, he has been a leader in minimally invasive and small-incision facelifts for more than 20 years. When you need experience and results you can count on, consider how Dr. Steinsapir’s prestigious educational background, forward-thinking and science-based practice, and trustworthy character can help. Contact us today to learn more about the best facelift for you.
I Want to Improve my Looks Before Reentering the Workplace…
I Want to Improve my Looks Before Reentering the Workplace… What does Dr. Steinsapir suggest?
Congratulations on your decision to go back to work! You have a lot to contribute. But let’s face it, it is a competitive, youth-obsessed world out there. They need your skills but there is such a premium on youth that more experienced executives can be passed over. There is no question that cosmetic treatments and surgeries can enhance your appearance and enhance your competitive advantage in the workplace. These improvements will boost your self-confidence and allow you to project energy and authority. So let’s consider a few ways you can make your transition back into the work world as smooth as possible.
We cannot prescribe a set of procedures or lifestyle changes that everyone returning to work should follow. You won’t find a “blue plate special” here with a prescription for all readers to get a Beverly Hills facelift with the works. Minimally invasive services like BOTOX, Restylane, and facial liposuction can make a world of difference with little or no surgery. What may be right for someone else is not necessarily ideal or even desirable for you. Regardless of your career path, your treatment needs will depend on your unique circumstances, physical features, medical history, and personal goals. What we can suggest are some good ways to decide what to do next.
Determine Your Goals
Think about your goals as you return to work. You want to improve your looks, and this can take many forms. Ask yourself what specifically you want to improve about your looks and how you want this to impact your professional life. For example, you may want to look healthy and vibrant; improving your diet, work out routine, and making changes like finally quitting smoking can help you look trim and improve your health. You may want to convey personal style that can fit into a serious corporate environment; in this case you could change your wardrobe by adding some new suits that flatter you and command respect. You may wish to look energetic and youthful; correcting wrinkles and restoring your face’s youthful beauty through cosmetic treatment may help you to feel confident and help others recognize that you have a lot to offer. You don’t want to look as if you are unhealthy, cannot dress the part, or are about to fall asleep from fatigue or stress.
There are many effective ways to improve your looks, and you’ll likely want to pick a combination of image-enhancing changes. This could mean that you need to hit the gym and switch to a makeup that better matches your complexion. It may mean that you need to lose ten pounds, have your teeth professionally bleached, throw out the slacks that no longer convey your personal message, and correct the dark circles under your eyes with Restylane. Think about what you need to improve, and start there.
Cosmetic procedures are an important option for many who seek a more professional appearance and increased confidence. Many find that others view them as more capable because they don’t look exhausted, aged, or upset from the toll that age, gravity, stress, and sun damage take over time. Depending on your situation, a facelift may balance your features, BOTOX may erase worry lines, a chemical peel may rejuvenate your skin, or an eyelid surgery may correct ptosis. The only way to know for sure is to consult with one of the best cosmetic surgeons.
Transitioning to Your Professional Face
Many people find that, as they return to work, looking forward to the upcoming changes gives them the motivation and drive they need in order to meet their appearance-oriented goals. You might discover new motivation to make healthy changes in your eating habits, find a fantastic outfit for interviews, and begin a cosmetic treatment plan soon so you are ready to make a great first impression. Whatever the best options are for you, we advise you to apply your motivation and enthusiasm into both your job preparations and your professional look. Make taking care of your appearance and your health a regular part of your new lifestyle.
There are many cosmetic treatment options that require little-to-no downtime, and you can often return to work the next day or take a long weekend. This depends on the procedure, your healing, and your treatment plan. Dr. Steinsapir focuses on minimally invasive procedures that give you the most benefit for the least downtime. He aims to have you in social situations as quickly as possible, with a swift recovery time and natural results. For example, many who choose facial liposuction with Dr. Steinsapir have it on a Thursday and return to the office on Monday, and nobody is even aware that they had surgery; they just assume that their colleague is losing weight and feeling brighter. On the other hand, if you are seeking a facelift – perhaps the single most powerful facial surgery for improving one’s appearance – you may need to allow adequate recovery time, depending on the procedure, your job, and your facelift recovery. In these cases, it is wise to consider seeking treatment today so you can be ready to go back to work at the end of your healing period.
Consult with the Best
Dr. Steinsapir practices medicine at both UCLA and in West Los Angeles, where he specializes in facial cosmetic surgery and oculofacial plastic surgery. Because of his specialization in minimally invasive facial procedures that emphasize fast recovery and natural results, Dr. Steinsapir has an exceptional understanding of the complex ways each part of the face influences and interacts with the other parts, enabling him to customize each treatment for the individual. He has extensive experience in treatment and research, as well as a prestigious educational background at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, The University of Chicago, Jules Stein Eye Institute, and other fellowship training. Dr. Steinsapir is a forward-thinking leader in facial cosmetic treatments who has developed Deepfill Restylane and the patent-pending Microdroplet BOTOX procedures. If you want to add more confidence to your career decisions, contact us today to see how a consultation with one of the best professional cosmetic surgeons can help you attain your best professional appearance.
Do Asian doctors make the best Asian eyelid surgeons?
If you are seeking Asian eyelid surgery, seek treatment with the best. This seems like a no-brainer that is of course true of most any medical procedure, and yet some people still seek specialized treatments from nonspecialists. The key to obtaining definitive, optimized results is to do your homework and consult with the most experienced, respected, and qualified specialists. Be completely honest about your needs, goals, and medical history, and ask as many questions as you need in order to feel good about your decision and confident in your doctor’s abilities. When you seek Asian eyelid surgery in Los Angeles or elsewhere, we recommend you consult with a cosmetic surgeon who has a specialized strength in this area.
Asian Eyelid Surgery Before and After
Finding the Best Asian Eyelid Surgeon
Many wonder if Asian doctors make the best Asian eyelid surgeons. This seems like a natural question to ask, even if it is not the most logical upon closer examination. A surgeon is as good as his or her training, skill, experience, ethical values, education, leadership, medical understanding, and a myriad of other dynamic factors that come together to make a capable and reputable physician. Every physician has particular areas of strength and specialization, so of course you will not choose the same surgeon to operate on your heart, brain, or eyelid. You of course will choose the specialist. So, in short, the best Asian eyelid surgeon is a specialist. There are many Asian doctors who are excellent at performing procedures like Asian blepharoplasty and double fold surgery, and this is because they have studied and specialized in Asian eyelid surgery.
Nobody is born with an innate knowledge of medicine. Yes, becoming the best oculoplastic surgeon does require developed talent and artistic vision, while it also requires years of study, focus, training, and experience. These factors depend on the individual surgeon. It is therefore wise to evaluate potential surgeons not based on their own photo or ethnicity, but on their credentials, expertise, and clinical experience.
A Unique Approach
Asian eyelid surgery should not be approached in a cookie-cutter fashion, but then again, neither should any eyelid surgery. While it is important that your doctor has experience and training in treating the distinctive features of Asian eyelids, it’s also important that both you and your doctor understand that there is no one standard approach to Asian eyelid surgery. When everyone has unique eyes and distinctive features, how could there be one method that works for everyone? There is a wide range of characteristics among Asian eyelids that vary based on the individual. The approach should therefore emphasize results that enhance the natural features, rather than aiming to “westernize” the eye. This common misconception is rarely the goal of Asian eyelid surgery.
The most qualified Asian eyelid or blepharoplasty surgeons for giving you natural results will be someone who specializes in oculoplastic surgery for Asian features and has treated a variety of eyelid shapes and concerns by custom-tailoring each procedure to the individual.
Consult with an Expert
To find the doctor best suited for your needs, seek someone with extensive oculofacial cosmetic surgery experience and training who has also demonstrated an exceptional ability to treat a variety of eyelid concerns. This should include a solid understanding of how to maintain the natural beauty of Asian eyelids and a recognition that every eyelid is different and cannot be improved by simply following assembly line instructions.
We invite you to consult with Dr. Steinsapir, a specialist of Asian eyelid surgery in Los Angeles. Please browse his Asian eyelid surgery before and after photos to see his abilities for yourself, and then ask questions and learn more at a no-risk individualized consultation. Dr. Steinsapir is world-renowned for his West Los Angeles practice that focus on cosmetic eyelid surgery with an emphasis in Asian eyelid surgery needs. Dr. Steinsapir is a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute of UCLA and has been multi-fellowship-trained in both oculofacial and cosmetic surgery. If you would like to find out how an individualized treatment program can enhance your natural features, contact us today to learn more.
If you are seeking Asian eyelid surgery, seek treatment with the best. This seems like a no-brainer that is of course true of most any medical procedure, and yet some people still seek specialized treatments from nonspecialists. The key to obtaining definitive, optimized results is to do your homework and consult with the most experienced, respected, and qualified specialists. Be completely honest about your needs, goals, and medical history, and ask as many questions as you need in order to feel good about your decision and confident in your doctor’s abilities. When you seek Asian eyelid surgery in Los Angeles or elsewhere, we recommend you consult with a cosmetic surgeon who has a specialized strength in this area.
Finding the Best Asian Eyelid Surgeon
Many wonder if Asian doctors make the best Asian eyelid surgeons. This seems like a natural question to ask, even if it is not the most logical upon closer examination. A surgeon is as good as his or her training, skill, experience, ethical values, education, leadership, medical understanding, and a myriad of other dynamic factors that come together to make a capable and reputable physician. Every physician has particular areas of strength and specialization, so of course you will not choose the same surgeon to operate on your heart, brain, or eyelid. You of course will choose the specialist. So, in short, the best Asian eyelid surgeon is a specialist.
There are many Asian doctors who are excellent at performing procedures like Asian blepharoplasty and double fold surgery, and this is because they have studied and specialized in Asian eyelid surgery.
Nobody is born with an innate knowledge of medicine. Yes, becoming the best oculoplastic surgeon does require developed talent and artistic vision, while it also requires years of study, focus, training, and experience. These factors depend on the individual surgeon. It is therefore wise to evaluate potential surgeons not based on their own photo or ethnicity, but on their credentials, expertise, and clinical experience.
A Unique Approach
Asian eyelid surgery should not be approached in a cookie-cutter fashion, but then again, neither should any eyelid surgery. While it is important that your doctor has experience and training in treating the distinctive features of Asian eyelids, it’s also important that both you and your doctor understand that there is no one standard approach to Asian eyelid surgery. When everyone has unique eyes and distinctive features, how could there be one method that works for everyone? There is a wide range of characteristics among Asian eyelids that vary based on the individual. The approach should therefore emphasize results that enhance the natural features, rather than aiming to “westernize” the eye. This common misconception is rarely the goal of Asian eyelid surgery.
The most qualified Asian eyelid or blepharoplasty surgeons for giving you natural results will be someone who specializes in oculoplastic surgery for Asian features and has treated a variety of eyelid shapes and concerns by custom-tailoring each procedure to the individual.
Consult with an Expert
To find the doctor best suited for your needs, seek someone with extensive oculofacial cosmetic surgery experience and training who has also demonstrated an exceptional ability to treat a variety of eyelid concerns. This should include a solid understanding of how to maintain the natural beauty of Asian eyelids and a recognition that every eyelid is different and cannot be improved by simply following assembly line instructions.
We invite you to consult with Dr. Steinsapir, a specialist of Asian eyelid surgery in Los Angeles. Please browse his Asian eyelid surgery before and after photos to see his abilities for yourself, and then ask questions and learn more at a no-risk individualized consultation. Dr. Steinsapir is world-renowned for his West Los Angeles practice that focus on cosmetic eyelid surgery with an emphasis in Asian eyelid surgery needs. Dr. Steinsapir is a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute of UCLA and has been multi-fellowship-trained in both oculofacial and cosmetic surgery. If you would like to find out how an individualized treatment program can enhance your natural features, contact us today to learn more.
