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Upper Eyelid Surgery:

  • Undergoing an eyelid, eye lift, or lidlift surgery in Los Angeles with Dr. Steinsapir can make a very large difference in your appearance. An eyelid lift surgery allows the surgeon to remove excess skin and fatty tissue that create the appearance of droopy, inflated eyelids. While the fat deposits, loose skin, and drooping of the eyelids typically occur because of age, this procedure can reverse the effects of time to restore a youthful, refreshed appearance.
  • Upper eyelid surgery, because it is a versatile procedure, can also accomplish other goals, such as deepening the upper eyelid crease. In addition, the upper eyelid lift procedure effectively leads to a reduction in skin tissue above the eye, allowing for better peripheral vision.
  • For quite some time and still today, surgeons considered upper eyelid surgery as a "take out the skin, muscle and fat" surgery. The result can be an upper eyelid with a high sulcus and no fold, i.e. the surgical look. Over aggressive eyelid surgery can weaken the ability of the eyelids to close either by damaging the muscles responsible for closing the eyelid or so shorten the skin in the upper eyelid that there is insufficient skin to permit full eyelid closure.
  • When the surgeon fails to make an upper eyelid crease, the skin on the eyelid platform can become crepe making it very difficult to hold makeup on the eyelid skin. Dr. Steinsapir is often called upon to fix complications from other surgeries.
  • Ideally there should be full upper eyelid fold. The fold should be several millimeters above the eyelashes exposing a uniform strip to eyelid platform skin. The skin itself should be smooth not crepe and in particular, the eyelid platform skin should be relatively tight below the upper eyelid crease to create support for the eyelashes so they don't point down.

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    Eyelid Surgery

    EYELID SURGERY BENEFITS

  • Blepharoplasty, more commonly known as eyelid, eye lift or lidlift surgery, has many benefits. As people age, the skin begins to sag and droop, especially around the eyes, and this can lend a tired and aged look to your face. Eyelid surgery can restore the youthful look to the eyes by removing unwanted fat and excess muscle and skin from the eyelids. Both the eyelids, and the eyes, will look healthier and livelier. Eyelid surgery, apart from the aesthetic benefits it provides, can also be a necessary and functional procedure. In the following paragraphs, you can read about some of the aesthetic and functional benefits that eyelid surgery provides.
  • Eyelid surgery has many benefits, the obvious being an improvement in the overall appearance of the eyes. Eyelid surgery can be performed to remove excess skin that obscures the natural fold in the upper eyelids. It can also correct puffiness in the upper eyelids that cause the eyes to appear tired. For the lower eyelids, blepharoplasty can remove excess skin and correct fine wrinkles and lines. The bags that sometimes appear beneath the eyes can be removed, and the droopiness that sometimes occurs revealing the white portion of the eye beneath the iris can be corrected.
  • Eyelid surgery has various functional benefits that result in the improvement of one's vision. While the removal of excess skin can have aesthetic benefits, it can also restore peripheral vision that has been obscured by droopy, sagging eyelids.

    EYELID SURGERY EXPERTISE

  • Dr. Steinsapir is one of the top eye plastic experts. His training in ophthalmic microsurgery as well as detailed knowledge of how to take care of the eye, the most precious facial structure, has been invaluable, creating the basis for one of the premier oculofacial and cosmetic surgery practices in the country. 
  • Medical Training: Following medical school and internship at UCLA Medical School, Dr. Steinsapir did his residentcy in ophthalmology at The University of Chicago, which has a very strong tradition of eye plastic surgery.
  • Fellowships: Dr. Steinsapir completed a fellowship in orbital surgery and research at UCLA Medical School's Jules Stein Eye Institute followed by a one-year fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery also at the Jules Stein Eye Institute. He completed two more years of fellowship training in cosmetic surgery with a well-known cosmetic surgeon in Rancho Mirage
  • Dr. Steinsapir is a Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
  • Dr. Steinsapir is widely recognized for his innovative approaches to repairing eyelids, improving the results of prior eyelid surgery, and cosmetic surgery. His research interests include what motivates us to have cosmetic surgery, the effects of cosmetic surgery, optic nerve trauma, and thyroid eye disease. He is widely published and lectures extensively. He serves as a reviewer for all of the leading Ophthalmology journals. 
  • He also donates his time to care for indigent individuals at the Harbor/UCLA Medical Center where he operates and consults with patients under the care of the ophthalmology service.

    DIFFERENTIATION

  • Dr. Steinsapir has been a leader  in the trend towards minimally invasive, minimal down-time procedures.   His expertise is recognized world wide.  He also strives for very natural results.
  • Dr. Steinsapir's board certifications and specialized training in oculofacial surgery and general cosmetic surgery provides one of the best training pathways for the specialized cosmetic surgeries such as blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) and forehead surgery.
  • Dr. Steinsapir is world renowned for fixing eyelid surgery complications by other doctors.  
  • Dr. Steinsapir, is a Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology Present Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 

    CLIENT QUOTES

  • "Dr. Steinsapir, your eyelid surgery has literally changed my life.  God bless you.” FT
  • "I have healed so quickly following my eyelid surgery.  I am thrilled with the results…Thank you Dr, Steinsapir”AC          

    BEFORE AFTER EYELID SURGERY PHOTOS

  • CASE 1 Double Eyelid Surgery Los Angeles
    Eyelid Concern: 32-year-old woman desires a double eyelid fold.
    http://www.lidlift.com/eyelid/examples/eyelid-05.html
  • CASE 2 Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Los Angeles
    Eyelid Concern: 73-year old woman who feels that she can't see her eyes any more. She is interested in cosmetic eyelid surgery to improve her appearance.
    http://www.lidlift.com/eyelid/examples/eyelid-08.html
  • CASE 3 Eyelid Plastic Surgery
    46-year old woman with uneven upper eyelids and full lower eyelids.
    http://www.lidlift.com/eyelid/examples/eyelid-04.html

    NEXT STEPS

  • Choosing an eyelid surgeon in Los Angeles is a major decision. Going forward with the right eyelid expert warrants careful consideration. 
  • Dr. Steinsapir will see you personally, listen to your eyelid concerns, and after a thorough examination, develop a minimally invasive plan that addresses your needs.
  • Dr. Steinsapir does not use nurses or "physician extender." When treating the eye, to avoid complications, we advise that you select a highly trained, licensed surgeon.
  • Reputable eyelid surgeons should make themselves available to personally answer your questions and address your concerns. 
  • We welcome any and all eyelid inquiries.  Reach Dr. Kenneth Steinsapir directly at (310) 473-2200 or schedule your personal consultation here. 


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