Can I visit the United States for Reconstructive Surgery?
When it comes to reconstructive facial surgery, Dr. Steinsapir has extensive experience with eyelid, midface, and orbital reconstruction including repair of prior unsatisfactory eyelid surgery, removing unsatisfactory facial implants, correcting eye changes associated with thyroid eye disease, orbital and tear duct surgery, and repair of the eyelid after skin cancer removal or trauma. Many people travel from across the United States as well as internationally to have surgery with Dr. Steinsapir. He is world-renowned for his leadership in...
read moreDo 1 in 30,000 eyelid surgeries really result in blindness?
The risk of eyelid surgery resulting in blindness is real. Every time a doctor performs eyelid surgery there is a risk of vision loss. For this reason, it is important that you undergo an eye examination before your eyelid surgery, including an assessment of your vision. Experience has some bearing on the rate of visual loss and certain procedures may have a higher risk of bleeding behind the eye, the most common cause of blindness after eyelid surgery. Your eyelid surgeon needs to be able to identify and manage bleeding behind the...
read moreWhat is the difference between blepharoplasty and ptosis surgery?
Blepharoplasty and ptosis surgery are not exactly the same thing, but the differences between the two are subtle. Ptosis surgery is a type of blepharoplasty; blepharoplasty is the general term for eyelid surgery. Ptosis surgery, on the other hand, refers to a specific procedure that corrects an upper eyelid that has fallen due to a problem with the levator muscle in the eyelid. Blepharoplasty There are many different types of surgery for the eyelids. Blepharoplasty includes all of them; both for the upper eyelid and the lower eyelid. If...
read moreFixing Lower Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery is a great option for many people seeking to improve their looks and their interactions with others. You can usually anticipate that your lower eyelid surgery will be a positive experience that improves your appearance and your confidence, but there are still occasions when an individual may need to seek revisional eyelid surgery with a top oculoplastic surgeon, especially if the original operating surgeon was not chosen with the greatest care. If you are concerned about the outcome of a past eyelid surgery and want to know...
read moreHaving Surgery at UCLA
When you are looking for the best facial cosmetic surgery available, consider having your surgery performed at UCLA. The Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center is world-renowned as as on of the leading medical centers in the world with excellence in patient care, compassion, scientific and medical leadership, and some of the finest physicians in the world who are truly experts in their fields. You have a choice where you have surgery. It only makes sense to have surgery at a leading medical center with its vast resources. You may be...
read moreI think I need my Asian Eyelid Surgery fixed.
A well designed and skillfully performed Asian eyelid surgery can transform your look and give you newfound confidence. Unfortunately, there are a few cases when individuals are disappointed in their results—usually due to a lack of expertise and understanding of the best treatment methods. If you have had Asian eyelid surgery in the past but are dissatisfied with your results, there is hope in specialized treatment. First, let’s consider your situation, what your current needs are, and your best options for moving forward. What...
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