Non-Surgical Procedures
Kybella – The new magic bullet?
Published on May 1, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. Non-surgical Treatment for the Double Chin The FDA just approved the drug Kybella as a non-surgical treatment for the double chin. Kybella is the product name for the research drug...
What is Canthoplasty?
Published on April 10, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. I’M 20 YEARS OLD, AND MY EYELIDS SAG. IS CANTHOPLASTY SURGERY RIGHT FOR ME? Our appearance is shaped by our genetic background, giving each of us a distinct appearance and u...Q & A with Dr. Steinsapir: I’m a 30 Year Old Woman Unhappy with Skin Around Eyes – Will Laser Resurfacing Help Me?
Published on April 5, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. Q: I’m a 30-year-old female with fair, slightly freckled skin. I have been very unhappy with the skin around my eyes lately: it is puffy above the eye and slightly droopier on on...
Q&A with Dr. Steinspir: What Are the Best Botox Alternatives?
Published on April 1, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. Q: Not so sure I want to try Botox. Are there good alternatives that will help me get rid of wrinkles on my forehead the same way Botox does? A: Botox before & after phot...
UPPER EYELID SURGERY—THE SECRET TO LOOKING WELL-RESTED (EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NOT)!
Published on March 19, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. UPPER EYELID SURGERY The eyelids undergo several changes as we age. Beginning in our late 30s and early 40s, the levator muscle (lifts the upper eyelids) begins to...
YOUR BEVERLY HILLS | LOS ANGELES EYELID PTOSIS SURGEON
Published on March 12, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. COMMON CAUSES OF EYELID PTOSIS Sagging or drooping of the upper and/or lower eyelids—technically termed "eyelid ptosis"—can have unfortunate aesthetic and medical consequences...
Q & A with Dr. Steinsapir: Restylane Lyft Vs. Restylane, What’s the Difference?
Published on March 11, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. Q: Before I get to the doctors office for my next appointment I want to know why a company called Galderma is selling 2 products called "restylane lyft®" and "restylane" even tho...Q&A with Dr. Steinsapir: I’m 20 Years Old, How Do I Know if I’m Ready for Plastic Surgery?
Published on March 10, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. Q: What are the signs I am ready for undergoing plastic surgery (or not)? A: This is an important decision. You should not feel pressured or rushed to make a choice. ...